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 The real journey of building a business

Artisanal Intelligence: How Creatives Add Soul to an AI-Driven Future

Artisanal Intelligence: How Creatives Add Soul to an AI-Driven Future

Blending Craftsmanship with Digital Magic When Roy showed me Canvastic3D in action, I was blown away. Imagine holding up a hand-drawn pattern to your camera and instantly seeing it wrap around a 3D model on your screen – it’s like magic. Roy’s innovation beautifully...

The Creative Economy’s Hidden Potential

The Creative Economy’s Hidden Potential

When we launched IBCreate at Impact Brixton, our coworking space, we were taken aback by the response. We received a staggering 420 applications for just 50 spots—nearly eight times what we had anticipated. This unexpected success underscored a crucial aspect of the...

A Step-by-Step Guide to Filing a Confirmation Statement

A Step-by-Step Guide to Filing a Confirmation Statement

The ultimate guide to filing your confirmation statement to ensure business compliance.  So you’ve set up your company, you’ve registered with Companies House and you’ve got your business up and running. The next step in business compliance? You need to file your...

Your Complete Guide to Coworking in Brixton in 2024

Your Complete Guide to Coworking in Brixton in 2024

Brixton is the ideal place to cowork. Filled with bustling small businesses and located just 10 minutes from central London on a tube that comes every two minutes, it’s the perfect place to hotdesk if you want to be part of a vibrant business community.  ...

How to write cold emails that get up to 70% response rate.

How to write cold emails that get up to 70% response rate.

For years, one of the biggest tools I have used to help me with my personal and business growth has been growing my network with cold and warm emails to super mentors and connectors. Thought leaders in the industry that could help you with strategy, connections,...

Why You Need to Use an LLC Virtual Address for Your Business

Why You Need to Use an LLC Virtual Address for Your Business

It costs more than ever to get a UK small business off the ground these days. The cost to register an LLC with Companies House – a legal requirement – has jumped from £20 to £71. The Energy Bills Discount Scheme came to an end in March 2024, removing government...

How to Price Your Product To Maximise Profit

How to Price Your Product To Maximise Profit

You’ve built your business, you’ve nailed your product and you’re ready to go to market. The next step is make-or-break – how much should you charge for your product?  Finding the perfect pricing strategy for your products is tough. Around two-thirds of UK...

5 Ways Hotdesking Can Maximise Your Productivity

5 Ways Hotdesking Can Maximise Your Productivity

Research suggests that 46% of workers feel more productive in a hot desk environment. And if you’re a small business owner with tons of tasks to tick off, you might find that hotdesking in a coworking space is the perfect fit for you.  We’ve been running a...

A Quick Guide to Fibre Broadband for Your Remote Business

A Quick Guide to Fibre Broadband for Your Remote Business

Today, four in five Brits are digital buyers, according to Statista. To keep up with this enduring trend, which finds online transactions increasingly attractive, more and more SMEs are transitioning to remote setups to save on the costs of a physical shop front,...

5 Red Flags You Need To Look Out For When Partnering With A Company

5 Red Flags You Need To Look Out For When Partnering With A Company

Whether you’re considering a potential business partnership, exploring an investment opportunity, or hiring a new supplier, conducting thorough company checks to get a clear picture of a company's history, financial health, and reputation is crucial. It’s vital to...