News, Reflections, Insights
From Side Hustle to Startup Business: Your First 12 Months of Accounting, Taxes, and Getting It Right
What every startup business needs to know about structuring, reporting, and staying financially on track in year one.
What Should Be Included in a Marketing Plan: A Comprehensive Guide
Learn how to create a strategy that drives results.
Maximising Efficiency: The Best HR Outsourcing Strategies for Success
Smarter people management starts here: explore how HR outsourcing unlocks time, expertise, and growth.
Navigating HR Compliance: A Simple Guide for Small Business Owners
Your HR Compliance Action Plan
Lead Generation for Companies: Build a Sales Pipeline That Actually Delivers
Learn how to attract high-quality leads, shorten your sales cycle, and drive sustainable business growth.
Business Finance for UK SME’s in 2025: Strategic Funding in a Transformed Market
From traditional business loans to debt finance, equity investment, and invoice-based tools, the business finance landscape in 2025 is broader, faster, and more strategic than ever.
From Stranger to Superfan: Building Relationships That Drive Sales
How small businesses turn everyday customers into loyal advocates—without a huge budget.
Choosing the Right Business Tools to Streamline Your Success
Discover essential business tools that can enhance efficiency and drive success
Types of Employment Contracts Explained: A Guide for SME Employers
Types of employment contracts explained a guide for SME employers.
What’s a Cash Flow Forecast? A Founder’s Guide to Predicting Income and Outgoings
At Ysobelle Edwards, we work closely with small business owners who excel in their craft but often feel uncertain about the numbers behind their business.
How Can Scenario Planning Help My Business Prepare for Growth or Risk?
Scenario Planning for SMEs: Prepare for Growth & Risk
What Does a Content Marketing Strategist Do? Skills, Role, and Why You Need One
Key responsibilities, essential skills, and strategic value
Accountants for Startups: What Makes a Great Finance Service (And Why Ysobelle Edwards Is Your Secret Weapon)
Not all accountants or bookkeepers are suited to startups: here’s why we are.
Compassionate Leave Meaning: What It Is, When It Applies, and Your Rights
Compassionate Leave: What It Means, When It Applies & Your Employee Rights
What to Look for When Choosing a Small Business Bookkeeper
A practical guide to choosing the right bookkeeper—what to ask, what to avoid, and how to find a partner who brings clarity and control to your finances.
Where Marketing and Small Business Owners Meet: A Bigger Approach on a Smaller Budget
Big impact, small budget: Your guide to small business marketing that actually works.
App Development Cost: What to Budget for Discovery
When entrepreneurs think about creating a mobile app, the first question is almost always the same: how much will it cost?
"It's time to Sell My Business" - The Ultimate Guide to Sell Without Losing Your Mind
Thinking of selling your business? This guide breaks down exactly how to prep, price, and exit without regret
Leading Multi-Age Teams Part 3: Do Workplace Expectations Change with Age?
Workplace expectations don’t just differ between generations—they evolve across a career. In this guide, we explore how priorities like autonomy, recognition, flexibility, and development shift with experience, and how managers can adapt to meet employees where they are.