The Business Skipper

21/03/2023

The Business Skipper will be exhibiting at the Basingstoke Business Expo on Thursday 23rd March 2023 taking place at Oakley Hall Hotel in Basingstoke.
It's a free business show for SMEs in Basingstoke and we'd love you to drop by find out how we can help you and your business.

Come and visit us on Stand 15 from 10am-2pm.
To register for tickets go to:

Join hundreds of professionals and local businesses at the Basingstoke Business Expo which is taking place at Oakley Hall Hotel on Mar 23, 2023 between 10:00am - 2:00pm. Register for free tickets or book a stand from £295+VAT.

25/11/2021

A bright and chilly morning on the Hamble. Perfect for "Park it like a pro" coaching today.

09/08/2019

When your engine stops half a mile from the entrance to Alderney harbour at 2 o'clock in the morning with hardly any wind and 3 knots of tide taking you onto the Casquet rocks, you don't have much time to think! As an ex professional sailor with 50,000 miles logged we did the right thing and enjoyed the rest of the holiday.

In your business, how prepared are you for the unexpected? Losing your biggest client, a key team member or health challenges. Your decisions may be the difference between survival or not.

It might be time to check your plans! We know what is on the horizon, we just do not know what the impact will be!

26/07/2019

Not got that ? I'll help you get it back.

Start next week right by booking a free introductory call with me today. Coaching could be just what you (and your business) needs…

📞 0800 246 5404
🌐 https://actioncoach.co.uk/coaches/simon-read/

23/07/2019

is the world's no.1 business coaching firm, helping thousands of businesses GROW across the globe. That's why I'm proud to be an ActionCOACH in Surrey, Sussex and Kent.

Whether you want to increase your turnover, or reduce the time you spend at your desk, let me help you get there.

Find out more:
📞 0800 246 5404
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22/07/2019

Late payments - a big headache for small businesses.

Here's a great guide to how to chase customers in arrears from MoneyWeek…

https://moneyweek.com/510077/small-businesses-how-to-chase-late-payments/

For small businesses, customers in arrears are a big headache. Know your rights when chasing late payments.

19/07/2019

UK returns are due at the end of the month. Are you prepared?

Here's a quick guide to tax for small businesses from Simply Business

https://www.simplybusiness.co.uk/knowledge/articles/2019/07/small-business-tax-guide/

A complete small business tax guide – one of the most important resources you can bookmark. Make sure you take a look at our Self Assessment and tax resource page too, for all the details on small business tax, in one place.

18/07/2019

2 in 5 UK small business owners don't know when - or how - they'll retire.

Do you have a plan for stepping away from your business?

From passive income to selling or franchising, here's why it pays to plot your 'endgame' right now…

https://actioncoach.co.uk/coaches/simon-read/news/2019/07/17/why-all-small-business-owners-need-an-endgame/

Let’s skip to the end for a moment. Every business owner will eventually need to step away from their business. Whether that’s simply retiring, or something more ambitious like franchising, I believe having an ‘endgame’ is an essential part of any planning. It’s about securing your own fut...