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Entrepreneur’s Book Club: 3 Picks for Spring
As Spring approaches and the days lengthen, our daily dose of inspiration seems to have an even greater impact. Bearing this in mind, this week we share our top three reads for spring, in the hope that it will help whatever entrepreneurial dream you are having become...
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The Infinite Game: Change the Way You Lead
This week, the blog remains in David’s capable hands as he shares some of the insight and inspiration he gained from seeing Simon Sinek live. I’ve always been a huge fan of Simon Sinek. The fact that he’s been referenced several times on the blog is just...
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Entrepreneur’s Book Club: Super Coach by Michael Neill
This week, we hand the book club over to David to share one of his favourite reads from 2018! I’ve long been a fan of Michael Neill and reading his seminal text: The Inside-Out Revolution, really changed the way I think about both my business and...
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Entrepreneurs and the Environment: 3 Quick Fixes That Will Reduce Your Impact
All businesses must comply with certain environmental regulations, however if you are based in an office the requirements are minimal. That being said, as creators and innovators, we believe that entrepreneurs are responsible for doing more than just the...
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The Link Between Recognition and Retention
As entrepreneurs, you’ll know the value of your workforce. As your company grows, it is likely that you’ll need to take on more staff. This is an exciting step, but also means you’ll need excellent employees. Ones you can trust to keep your company running. And...
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A Break for Christmas
Dear Readers, This is just a short post to let you know we will be pausing our blog posts over the Christmas period to give both ourselves and you a much-needed break. Christmas is a time for family, whatever form yours may take. So, this week, we wanted to...
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A Tale of Resilience
An ancient Japanese poet once said, ‘My barn having burned down, I can now see the moon’. This farmyard reference recalled the tale of Gerald Ratner’s cash cow, which was razed to the ground by a media fire in 1991. We recently went to a talk held by the riches...
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Entrepreneur’s Book Club: The Gifts of Imperfection
Although we are technically still in autumn... The recent drop in temperature has reinforced the fact that ‘winter is coming’ (Game of Thrones reference unavoidable!) Darkening days can be depressing; in fact, the NHS estimates that one in 15 people suffer...
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How Will the Autumn Budget Affect My Business?
On 29th October, Phillip Hammond introduced what he claimed to be ‘a budget for Britain’s future.’ But with Brexit looming and high-street sales plummeting, were there any points in the budget indicating that the future of small businesses is bright? This week,...
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A Guide to Mitigating Risk in Business
The word ‘risk’ often seems synonymous with being an entrepreneur. However, our 30+ years of business experience has taught us that it is possible to lessen its impact. This week, David shares three of the most common risks that growing businesses are exposed to and...
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The Secret to Success? A Quiet Mind
On the go, but in need of some inspiration? Why not listen to a podcast? This week, David reflects on ‘Real Business, Real Lives’ a relatively recent podcast from the erudite entrepreneur, Barbara Patterson. __________________________________________...
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Life’s Unexpected Gifts
Having had such a positive response from Madsie's last post, we hand the blog back to David's 25 year old daughter to discuss the incredible gifts that life can suddenly spring upon you, and what we can learn from them. Earlier this year... ...
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7 Tips to Start Afresh This September
As schools re-open and summer draws to a close, here at Add Then Multiply, we've found ourselves in a reflective mood. We can be reluctant to let go of our holidays, but a change of season can also herald growth . So this week, we hand the blog over to David to...
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In Praise of Travel City Guides: London Part Two
Having lived in the capital for over 25 years, we thought it only right to split our city guide in two, for there was too much to fit in just one post! This week we take a look at North and South London and highlight our favourite things to do and places to eat....
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In Praise of Travel City Guides: London
There’s nothing like planning a holiday, while you are already on one! And as we approach the end of what has been a glorious summer, we can’t help but look forward to our next, well-deserved break. That being said, it can be difficult to find both the money...
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Entrepreneur’s Book Club: Holiday Edition
In last week’s post, we discussed the importance of taking a break from work. So in the spirit of practicing what we preach, we’ve decided that this week’s book club post should offer something different. Instead of reading an entrepreneurial book on holiday,...
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Knowing When to Ask for Help
***Trigger warning: there is sensitive content in this post related to mental health issues *** Asking for help can be one of the hardest things for an entrepreneur to do, but it is so necessary to avoid burning out. You are swamped, working 70 hour...
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How to Properly Maintain your Small Business Budget
So now you’ve built your budget, you’ll need to ensure you properly monitor it. Naturally, this can seem like a very big task. Keeping track of your expenditure requires meticulous attention to detail and inputting your income week by week can seem like just...
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Building a Budget That’s Right for Your Business
Budgeting is a key skill that can daunt any business owner. If your background is not in finance, budgeting can seem an overwhelming chore. However, the benefits of budgeting are aplenty; it enables you to plan your year ahead, to stay on top of costs and to figure...
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Employee Number One: How to Take the Plunge and Hire Your First Member of Staff
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a founder in possession of a good fortune and a growing business, must be in want of fantastic employees. However, many entrepreneurs find that first member of staff the hardest to hire. So far, you’ve done everything...
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