Lift up your head

The importance of seeing what’s on the horizon

The importance of seeing what’s on the horizon “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once a while, you could miss it.” This quote from the classic 1980s film Ferris Bueller’s Day Off is very sound advice, particularly for the self-employed. When you’re running a business, it is easy to get…

You are your creative business

You are your creative business

You are your creative business Starting your own business is a dream many people share. In fact, a survey conducted by St James’s Place Academy found that 75% of 25 to 55 year olds would like to be their own boss. They are attracted by the thought of being in control of their lives, choosing…

Morris Powell | The odd one out

The odd one out

The odd one out It’s common to have a trusted accountant or solicitor, why not a financial adviser? If you have a problem, where do you turn to for help? It’s usually to someone that you trust, who you are confident will give you sound advice from a position of knowledge. The first port of…