Why I really signed up to the Fair Payment CodeEarlier this year I became one of the first businesses in the UK (and the first sole trader) to be certificated by the new Fair Payment…May 9May 9
TubthumpingIn this, my business’ 20th anniversary year, most people would usually be pausing to reflect on the highlights, achievements, legacy, etc…Apr 11Apr 11
AI gets drunk with me…A little while ago, as part of my ongoing CPD framework, I asked a sample of people who’ve worked with me how they’d introduce me to…Apr 1Apr 1
Did I help to kill the CIC Regulator?I’m aware that in some quarters of the social enterprise sector, I have a reputation as being “the CIC killer” — and I’ve never hidden my…Mar 20Mar 20
More awkward moments for the Community Interest Company regulator?OK — so this post is in my bucket of ‘more likely to cause upset and controversy’, but sometimes you have to be unpopular for the sake of…Mar 11Mar 11
Winning gold (for getting money out of my business the quickest)I’ve recently been named as one of the first businesses in the UK economy to be recognised under the Government’s flagship Fair Payment…Feb 28Feb 28
What does my business need next, after 20 years?I’m increasingly coming to the idea that most training, workshops, seminars, events, etc, that are created for, and aimed at, freelancers…Feb 19Feb 19
I’ve just given up on my dream of ever getting a jobafter 20 years of job hunting, I’ve decided to hang up my CV…Feb 3Feb 3