Making it Work
The real journey of building a business
Charity vs Social Enterprise: Pros and Cons
Here at Impact Brixton, we’re proud to house a thriving community of social changemakers. Social enterprise Spiral Skills rent a fully serviced private office in our large Brixton coworking space, and tons of our members are working on incredible initiatives aimed at...
The Comprehensive Guide to Virtual Offices in 2024
At the start of this year, Startups. predicted that flexible working was set to explode in 2024. And if the number of people using our virtual offices services are anything to go by, they were absolutely right. We're seeing more and more people who have abandoned...
Impact Brixton Host Spotlight: Rachael Palmer
Impact Brixton is a welcoming workspace providing affordable virtual office services, fully serviced private offices, creative coworking and educational workshops to support and empower entrepreneurs to thrive. And it couldn't run without our fabulous hosts! Our hosts...
Is Registering for VAT Worth It In 2024? A Guide for Small Businesses and Sole Traders
A question we get asked all the time by our brilliant community of freelancers, entrepreneurs and small businesses owners, is when do you need to register for VAT? The straightforward answer is that you need to register for VAT in the UK if your business’s...
Complete guide: How to register as a sole trader in the UK in 2024
Impact Brixton is built around sole traders. We exist to support and empower people into starting their own business, helping them to skip the 9-5, diversify their income streams and live their dream. But when we say “start a business”, often people immediately...
What is Government Gateway? A Complete Guide
There’s a lot of jargon to get to grips with when you jump ship from the 9-5. All of a sudden you’re deciding your own hours, you’re responsible for your own tax return, and you’re accessing portals that you didn’t even know existed. If you’re a freelancer or...
5 Advantages and Disadvantages of Being a Sole Trader in the UK in 2024
Impact Brixton is home to over 400 freelancers. And a question we’re often asked is whether it’s better to become a sole trader or set up a company. This is ultimately all about how you want to offer your services to clients – and there are lots of options...
Comprehensive Guide: Start a Small Business in the UK 2024
It can be daunting to think about legal requirements and paperwork, but setting up a small business in the UK is not as difficult as you might think. There were 810,316 new businesses launched in the financial year ending in 2021. And if all those entrepreneurs can do...
Starting a Video Podcast For Your Business In 2024
To empower startups and entrepreneurs in their journey to build community and strengthen their brand presence. This initiative is particularly aimed at small business owners, recognizing the unique challenges and opportunities they face in today's digital landscape....
The complete guide to starting a business in the UK as a foreign national in 2024
Impact Brixton is home to a diverse community of amazing creatives from all over the world. And the good news is, you absolutely can start a business in the UK if you’re a foreign national! The process of setting up a business is slightly different if you’re a...
Impact Brixton Member Spotlight: Andry Anastasis McFarlane
Impact Brixton is a coworking space in London that's home to a vibrant community of freelancers, creatives, small business owners and entrepreneurs. Over 1000 freelancers pass through our doors every single year, and tons of creatives across the country use our...
10 Ways to Cut Costs as a Small Business Owner in 2024
It’s no secret that times are tough for small business owners at the moment. Elite Business Magazine found that over a quarter (26%) of SMEs are now spending up to 40% more on energy each month compared to the previous year, with some reporting an astonishing 150%...