There’s something frustrating about seeing decent sales figures and still wondering where the profit went. The orders are there. The team is busy. Everything looks […]
Author: Lucy - BQ Magazine Editor
I'm Lucy - a 40-something-year-old UK-based tech business owner with a long background in content marketing. I publish inspiring business insights, useful marketing and finance tips as well as plenty of tech know-how.
5 Operational Bottlenecks Every Scaling Startup Eventually Faces (And How to Fix Them)
Growing a startup sounds great at first. More customers, more sales, a bigger team. What’s not to like? Then the small problems start adding up. […]
A no jargon guide to buy-to-let remortgaging
Remortgaging really comes down to one question: am I on the best loan for this property right now? Here we break the topic into small, […]
Are Your Cleaning Products a Hidden Liability?
You probably don’t give much thought to the spray bottle under the kitchen sink. It’s just cleaner. But in a business, the products your team […]
Why Winter Ski Resort Transfers Break, and How to Fix Them
If you run any kind of time-sensitive service operation, you already know the headline. Demand spikes do not just increase volume – they amplify every […]
A No-Fluff POS Guide for Busy Business Owners
If your checkout feels slow, your stock numbers never quite match reality, or your sales reports don’t tell you anything useful, the issue often isn’t […]
Trading on the Side: What Founders Should Know Before Mixing Markets and a Business
Plenty of business owners trade in their spare time. Fewer think through what it costs them in money, tax and attention. Running a business and […]
Thinking of a Buy-to-Let in Cheshire? Here’s Why New Builds Appeal in 2027
Property investing in 2027 isn’t quite the do-it-up-and-cash-in-game it used to be. Tenants are more value-conscious, energy bills are a bigger deal, and most renters […]
How To Take Control Of Your Business’ Finances
Managing your business finances effectively is one of the most crucial aspects of running a business. It might seem daunting at first, but with some […]
A Guide to the New Simpler Recycling Rules (+ 5 Things Most Businesses Miss)
Recycling rules for businesses in England are changing. If you manage an office, shop, clinic, warehouse, venue, or any site where people work or visit, […]