Blog Archive

Entrepreneurship

Business Operating Model | Build Your Business

A well designed business operating model creates a bridge between business processes and strategy. Achieve success by developing yours today.

Entrepreneurship

How UK Tax Works | A Beginner’s Guide

The UK tax system is complicated. Let’s look at the basics of small business tax and self-employed tax. What tax do you need to pay?

Entrepreneurship

How To Get And Keep Clients | Client Retention 2022

How do you find great clients and long-term contracts? Perseverance. For a longer answer, read our tips on making lasting client relationships.

Entrepreneurship

How Much Should You Charge? | Pricing Basics

How much should I charge? Often asked when starting a business - here are some tips on pricing your work and staying competitive!

Entrepreneurship

How to finance a new business | Investors, loans & grants

Funding a new business can mean the difference between success and failure. In this article we look at how businesses set-up finances.

Entrepreneurship

What Is Profit In A Business | A Simple Guide

This article looks at exactly what profit is in the context of running a small business. How do you measure profit and what does it mean?

Entrepreneurship

The Basics Of Bookkeeping For Small Businesses

Bookkeeping is often outsourced by small businesses. Learning what’s involved will bring you one step closer to doing it yourself, saving time and money.

Entrepreneurship

How To Write Your First Business Plan

Effective business planning is essential for any commercial enterprise. We’ve summarized how to write that business plan and why you should.

Entrepreneurship

The Economic Impact Of COVID On Small Businesses

Coronavirus has consumed the global consciousness, causing economic instability. We surveyed small businesses to understand the impact.

Entrepreneurship

How to Start a Business in the UK

Looking to start a cleaning, baking or dog walking business with no money? Let’s look at the challenges of starting up in the UK.

Zervant

Customer Story | Meet Web-Creator Kaisa Hyvarinen

We caught up with Kaisa Hyvärinen, to hear her inspiring story about part-time entrepreneurship and how to run a company on the side.

Zervant

Working As A Marketing Lead | Meet Robyn

Who could better describe what it’s like to work for Zervant than our employees themselves. Meet Robyn, the marketing team lead here at Zervant.

Entrepreneurship

Invoice Financing for Entrepreneurs

Invoice financing used to benefit large corporations. In addition to invoicing, Zervant offers invoice financing for entrepreneurs, so you get paid faster!

Tools & Templates

Free UK VAT calculator 2020

Remove or add VAT. Use this free online VAT calculator to work out net and gross prices. All you need to know about VAT in the UK.

Zervant

Working As A Product Manager | Meet Mickael

Who could better answer what it’s like to work for Zervant than our employees themselves. Meet Mickael, a product manager here at Zervant.

Entrepreneurship

Better late than never? How late payments hurt small businesses

Don’t wait around for money that you’re owed. Why are late payments increasing, and how do they impact small businesses?

Invoicing

How To Write An Invoice | Checklist & Template

Writing invoices is an important part of doing business. Follow these steps and download our free template to write professional invoices with ease.

Zervant

Working As A Head Developer | Meet Lassi

Who could better describe what it’s like to work for Zervant than our employees themselves. Meet Lassi, the head developer here at Zervant.

Tools & Templates

Free Sales Outreach Email Templates

In this article we’ll share tips on how to craft a sales outreach email. Download free templates for writing compelling outreach emails.

Tools & Templates

Free Christmas Greetings Email Template

We’ve put together a Christmas Greetings email template and some festive images that you can send to your clients this holiday season.

Entrepreneurship

How To Ask Your Clients For A Late Payment

Late payment - how to ask your clients for money. Actionable advice on how to have that awkward conversation with your late paying customers.

Invoicing

All About GDPR & Invoicing

GDPR and invoicing. Part 2 of our series exploring what small business owners need to do to prepare for the upcoming GDPR.

Entrepreneurship

What You Need to Know About Late Payment Law

Late payment law is complex. What are your rights? How do you calculate interest? How do you handle a customer who ignores your requests for payment?

Invoicing

How to Create An Invoice Template – Tutorial & Free Template

How to make an invoice? A step by step guide that shows you everything you need to know about putting together documents to bill your clients.

Invoicing

Partnering With Wise - Perfecting Tools For Exporters

We’ve worked with Wise to offer you a way of changing Euros and Dollars into Pounds, at a fraction of the cost. Ideal if you have customers abroad!

Entrepreneurship

The Entrepreneur's Work-Life Balance | An Infographic

Entrepreneurs are known for being hard workers. But at what cost? Read our infographic and find out more about work-life balance for entrepreneurs!

Entrepreneurship

Wales Most Scenic Co-working Spots

A rundown of 5 of the best coworking spots in Wales. Everything from pods of dolphins and idyllic coastlines, to Gothic architecture and Dr Who!

Tools & Templates

Free UK Mileage Log Template

Free mileage log for small businesses, contractors and freelancers in the UK. It’s accurate, HMRC friendly and fully automated!

Entrepreneurship

One Of Europe's Fastest Growing Fintech Startups

We’re one of Europe’s fastest growing fintech startups. In 2021, Zervant was acquired by Ageras Group but this article shares a little history of our growth.

Tools & Templates

Free UK Receipt Template | Download In Word & Excel

Send a professional looking receipt to your customer with this template - free to download in Microsoft Word or Excel.