Inspiration

Why Purpose and Innovation Matter for Small Business Owners, Startup Founders, and Companies of One

Small businesses can leverage purpose and innovation for growth. A clear mission, responsible eco policies, and inspiration can give a competitive edge. Read now to learn how.

In Action

From Freelancer to Founder: The Inspiring story of Beckie Denny

Meet Beckie Denny, the founder of The Charity Spark, a consultancy that helps charities elevate the voices of their beneficiaries and focus on the impact they generate. Beckie started her self-employed journey as a freelancer in 2019, but faced the challenge of growing her business during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.

In Action

The Power of Pivoting: The story of Charlotte Melia, CEO & Founder of Dazzle & Fizz

This is the story of Charlotte Melia, Dazzle & Fizz Co-Founder & CEO. Read to learn how she started her company with £50 and grew it into a multi-million-pound success.

In Action

Meet Alice Rendell: Coffee Queen & Covid Champion

Meet Alice Rendell, the resilient owner of Edgcumbes who turned adversity into success. With the help of Inspiration Space mentor Nigel Scarfe, this family-run coffee and tea roastery in West Sussex navigated the pandemic and came out thriving.

Circular Economy

Report: Sustainable brands and ‘circular’ business models - the future of fashion?

The fashion sector is at a critical turning point, where the urgent need to address the impact of climate change and the preservation of biodiversity cannot be ignored. This report is essential reading for anyone concerned with securing a sustainable future.

News

Capitalism Goes Ethical? How Gen Z's Consumer Behaviour is Driving Change

Uncover the game-changing impact Gen Z is having on capitalism. As the most diverse and socially conscious generation yet, they're pushing for a more ethical and purpose-driven economy. Discover how their consumer behaviour is shaping the future in our latest article.

Strategy

Five Things to Know About Negotiation

Negotiation skills are vital for entrepreneurship, yet many struggle due to a lack of strategy. To succeed, here are five intelligent tips you can use to secure your next big win.

News

Apple takes 'Nutrition Label' approach for data tracking

Last week, Apple upped the ante in the privacy game by introducing new "nutrition labels" for apps in the App Store. How will this impact small businesses? Stay tuned for the latest developments in the ongoing privacy showdown.

Five Key Things Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know About Motivation

Are you tired of feeling uninspired and unmotivated? Do you struggle to overcome procrastination and reach your goals? It's time to turn things around to unleash your creativity and wellbeing. With the help of self-determination, a theory that proposes that motivation is driven by three innate psychological needs: autonomy, competence,

5 things to know about...Unconscious Bias

Unconscious bias is the cold thought process we all have regarding decisions and judgments we make in our daily lives. Our brain works so that we make decisions without even realising what we’re doing. We often have biases and prejudices that others don’t even realise. While most of

5 things to know about...Marketing

Considering the importance of marketing to startups, freelancers and small businesses, it's worth understanding what is necessary to get a return on your investment from the start. You may already have your heads swimming with the jargon - but if you can separate WHAT you need to know from all

5 things to know about...Brand Writing

For businesses, writing excellent copy (words that your customers will love and respond to) is just as important as the product or service you're selling. If you are struggling to write, need a little push to get over the inner-editor hump, or want a writing cheat sheet, check out Brand

5 things to know about...Finding a mentor

One of the best ways to grow as a business owner is through learning from your peers and experienced leaders. Mentors can teach you all kinds of things — from the best way to find customers to the right attitude and approach towards your business goals. They can also tell you

5 things to know about...Finance

As a small business owner, you must juggle many things like research, marketing and sales, inventory, time management, etc. It's no wonder that finances are often the first thing that fall by the wayside. But to boost your business chances, taking charge of your finances and attitude towards money early

Inspiration Space partners with e50K, a non-profit for military spouses

Inspiration Space is proud to be an official partner of e50k [https://www.e50k.org.uk/], a collective of ardent and committed military community members striving to provide an active voice and platform for those impacted by forces living. Working closely alongside a network of partners that includes the Defence

Creative Industries x AI: Opportunity or Threat?

We often hear in the media that AI is becoming so advanced that it will overtake humans in a few years or decades. But this isn’t the case. Human Intelligence (HI) is AI’s secret sauce. And because Humans are becoming MORE creative and (for the benefit of the

5 things to know about...Starting a Podcast

Podcasting is exploding in popularity as a marketing tactic for businesses of all shapes and sizes. An estimated 15.3 million people in the UK listen to podcasts. Podcasts' popularity is increasing yearly, with close to 20 million listeners expected by 2024. For folks who find traditional social media channels

Deep Dive: Bitesize Business: Business Model vs. Business Plan

You’re not a natural entrepreneur until you’ve written a business plan. Or so they say. While many entrepreneurs think a business plan is required to secure funding, a business model is more important. When taking on a complex project, like building a house, you wouldn’t start by

Pick my Brain 🧠: Get paid to speak

Public speaking is a great way to get the word out about your business AND earn money. The good news? You don't need to wait for your book to be published or for TedX to send you an invite. Lovelda Vincenzi [https://www.lovelda.com/], Global MC, Moderator and Speaker

7 ways the upcoming changes to National Insurance might affect you

If you're based in the UK, you may have heard that from April 2022, National Insurance contributions for employees and employers are set to rise. This change will have a significant impact on your workforce and the way you operate your business. This change has been controversial, with people questioning

Pick my Brain 🧠: Email Marketing

Learn how to get more out of your email marketing efforts using a technique called RFM during this power hour with Rick Harris [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickharrisatcustomerfaithful/]. RFM stands for Recency Frequency Monetary. First developed by Direct Marketers to save money, it can help you cultivate relationships with

Deep Dive: AI Writing Assistants

A reflection from 2021: How technological changes create new opportunities in the blink of an eye. In June 2020, a new AI model was unleashed on the world. Since then, a (niche) $ 5 billion market for AI writing assistants has been born. I remember, in late 2020, having a conversation

5 easy ways to boost your creativity

If you're struggling to reignite your creativity, don't worry — here are five ways to give it a boost. It's no secret that creativity is essential for small business owners and startups. After all, it allows us to develop new ideas and solutions to problems. But sometimes, finding the inspiration we

5 Carbon Calculators that are easy to use

Once you learn the science, it's time to take action. Starting with calculating your own Carbon Footprint. What is a carbon footprint? It's the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions that an individual or organisation causes. It includes all direct and indirect emissions from energy consumption as well as land

How to calculate your carbon footprint in 4 easy steps

Measuring your company's greenhouse gas emissions is essential to sustainable business practices. Greenhouse gases are the main ingredient in global warming, so reducing them can help protect our environment. Before you can identify WHAT you want to do, you'll need a baseline reading of where you are now. Follow this