For a long time I thought EVN had a product problem. Every quiet week, my answer was the same: I needed more products. Ten years in jewellery retail should have told me otherwise.

Nobody teaches you what to do when a client asks for a refund. Here's the law, the mindset, and how to stop folding out of guilt.

Sorting a pension is the task most founders keep pushing to "later." Here's a clear guide to your self-employed pension options in the UK, from personal pensions and SIPPs to NEST, and how to start with as little as £10.

Looking for a website template that works for your service business? These are the four template shops worth bookmarking.

Travel retail gives brands access to millions of international consumers every year. But it works very differently from traditional retail. Yvonne Airey on commercial readiness, margin expectations and how to approach the channel strategically.

From choosing the right event to interacting with strangers, Hannah Capocci-Hunt on what product founders need to know before their first market stall and what the experience teaches you that nothing else can.

Being yourself is a start — but it's not a strategy. Marketing strategist Giada Nizzoli on what high-ticket clients actually need to see before they trust you with their money.

Self-employed women aren't entitled to nothing when pregnant — but the support on offer is explained poorly. On Maternity Allowance, Keeping in Touch days and what to prepare for financially.

A stunning portfolio tells you what a designer can create. It doesn't tell you how they work, how they communicate or whether they'll truly understand your business. Lucy Hoddinott on the questions worth asking before you sign anything.

Fluctuating income, retained profit, smaller salaries for tax efficiency — the mortgage system wasn't built for how founders operate. Michelle Niziol on navigating it with confidence anyway.

Most clients don't leave because of your talent. They leave because they feel unseen, uncertain, or forgotten. Shannon on what actually builds loyalty — and what it costs when it breaks down.

The funding gap for female founders is real — but grants are more accessible than most women think. A practical guide to what's available, how to apply, and what funders actually look for.

You poured love and budget into your website. It looks gorgeous. But people are landing on it and clicking away. Laura Kendrick on the UX copy problem most founders don't know they have.

TikTok Shop has been extraordinary for women founders. But as it becomes more commercialised, a harder question is emerging — does this platform support the business you're trying to build, or quietly chip away at it?

You don't need to be an expert to build wealth. Financial planner Zoe Brett on getting started with clarity and confidence — even if you've been putting it off for years.

Landing a retail deal is the dream for many product founders. But the process is full of missed opportunities and unanswered emails. Here's what buyers actually look for — and how to pitch with confidence.

For women navigating business, leadership, and visibility, networking isn’t about handing out cards - it’s about building genuine, strategic relationships. These 10 tips will help you do it with confidence and clarity.