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We Focused on Being Financially Self-Sufficient
Welcome to Entrepreneur Spotlight, a series where our Nerds ask small business owners to share their secrets and the lessons they’ve learned. Here, husband-and-wife team Maria Romero and Emanuel Ferrandez,…
Pricing as a solopreneur: Lessons from Lisa the Pet Sitter
After a 35-year career as a veterinary nurse, Lisa Gold set up as a sole trader. Her business, Lisa the Pet Vet Sitter, combines her love of animals with her…
“One Income Stream Isn’t Enough”
Welcome to Entrepreneur Spotlight, a series where our Nerds ask sole traders and small business owners how they’ve overcome challenges to become more financially resilient. Here, single mum Elaine Murray…
Anxious About Making Tax Digital? Here are 4-Steps for a Smooth Transition
If you’ve heard of the Government’s plans to go fully digital with tax but are unsure how and when the rollout will apply to you, you’re not alone. Get tips…
Going Self-Employed: What You Need to Know
Making the shift from regular employment and a PAYE salary at the end of every month to working for yourself is a big decision no matter what your circumstances. Here…
Is DIY Accounting a Smart Move for Your Business? Here’s What You Need to Know
As a small business owner, your time is precious, but so is your hard-earned cash. This makes it tricky to work out whether outsourcing some of your financial admin is…
Temp Staff Aren’t a Stop-gap, They’re Growth Insurance
Welcome to Entrepreneur Spotlight, a series where our Nerds ask small business owners to share their secrets and the lessons they’ve learned. Here, experienced recruiter Abby Robbins explains why practicing…
My Business Was Two Days Away From Going Bust – Now It’s Thriving
Welcome to Entrepreneur Spotlight, a series where our Nerds ask sole traders and small business owners how they’ve overcome challenges to become more financially resilient. Here, James Biggin tells NerdWallet…
How I Built a Global Business
From her farm in Cornwall, Caroline Rimmer ships wool and felt products all over the world, using Etsy and her own website to reach a global community of crafters. She…
I’m Levelling Up My Business
Welcome to Entrepreneur Spotlight, a series where our Nerds ask small business owners to share their secrets and the lessons they’ve learned. Here, Hannah Warburton-Vaughan, co-owner of Cloud Beauty, shares…
Business Banking in 2025: Why UK Firms Are Going Digital
New research by NerdWallet UK, based on a survey of 500 business owners, points to a continued shift toward digital-first banking. But some friction points