Posts by Liam Redmond
Why ‘my business is my retirement’ could be the riskiest plan of all – Small Business UK
Around one third of SME owners in the UK are now over 55, with an estimated 1.3 to 1.5 million businesses owned by people approaching retirement age. Research by Prudential found that 27 per cent of UK business owners prioritise investing money into their businesses over saving into pensions, and 19 per cent openly describe…
Read MoreWhy Team USA Was So Hard to Root for in the World Baseball Classic
While they showed some fight late—or at least one player did: Harper, who thumped a dead-center-field home run to tie things up in the eighth inning—the Americans ultimately went quietly into the Miami night. The US offense wasn’t just flat across the board, it was boring. The insistence on approaching the World Baseball Classic with…
Read More8 Expert Habits From Elite Skateboarder Nyjah Huston to Stay Calm and Face Your Fears
The pursuit of his next internet-breaking skateboard trick guides many of Nyjah Huston’s decisions. What to put in his body, how to move his body, and how late to stay out punishing his body are all part of his constant mental equation. Because when it’s competition time—Huston has 20 Summer X Games medals, 12 from…
Read MoreGlobal payment services for small businesses: how to avoid higher fees
No matter how small your business, it’s never been easier to reach a global marketplace of customers. But there are hidden costs to making and taking international payments that can unnecessarily dent your margins. You can’t avoid these fees completely, but there are a variety of global payment services that can help you cut costs…
Read More£3,000 Youth Jobs Grant for businesses hiring young people – Small Business UK
The government announced A Youth Jobs Grant that will pay businesses to hire young people aged 18-24 who are on benefits and have been out of work for six months or more. Businesses will get £3,000 for each employee. The government is attempting to tackle rising numbers of NEET (not in employment, education or training)…
Read MorePersonal branding for business leaders – Small Business UK
What do Bill Gates, James Dyson and Richard Branson have in common? It’s not just that they’re all staggeringly successful: it’s that they, alongside their brands, have become household names. In the scheme of things, they are just three of thousands of founders who have built a personal profile for themselves whilst also scaling their…
Read MoreAn Exclusive Look at Bode’s Rodeo-Ready Levi’s Collaboration
If you know Emily Adams Bode Aujla, it won’t surprise you to learn that she’s kept just about every pair of jeans she wore in her childhood—some 40 pairs in all. “I save everything,” says the Bode founder and designer, whose universe of heirloom-quality luxury Americana is built on boxes and boxes of personal heirlooms…
Read MoreCompare payroll software for UK small businesses – Small Business UK
Choosing the right payroll software can not only save you money; it can also save you valuable time. It’s an important decision to get right, as otherwise you could find yourself wanting to switch provider not long after you’ve set up with one. Key Takeaways The best overall payroll software for UK small businesses in…
Read MoreSexy, Flattering Swimsuits For Women Over 40 (That Aren’t Boring)
Swimsuit shopping can be an absolute beat down. After 40 or 50, when your body is changing through perimenopause and menopause, it can feel even more defeating. But here’s the thing — you don’t have to settle. Not even a little. I’ve tried on hundreds of swimsuits and I’m only sharing the best of the…
Read MoreEvery Piece of Menswear You Should Own in 2026
When it comes to getting dressed, we often rhapsodize about the virtues of “wardrobe essentials for men” as if everyone knows what we mean. So, let’s actually talk about it. On Maslow’s hierarchy of menswear needs, wardrobe essentials might begin the perfect white tee, a killer pair of jeans, and the shoes you can wear…
Read MoreHow To Look Slimmer in a Dress—Flattering Style Tips That Actually Work
You know that moment — you try on the dress you loved online, look in the mirror, and immediately start picking yourself apart. Something feels majorly off. How did it look so gorgeous online and this bad IRL?? The spiral happens fast. But spoiler: the dress isn’t the problem. It’s most likely the styling. I…
Read More50 Years Later And the Hanes Beefy-T Is Still Cooking
The iconic Beefy-T has been fading gorgeously for more than 50 years, and now that we’re about to spin frantically into t-shirt weather like a Mario Kart character that just hit a banana peel, it’s about time we talk about some tees. The $12 Beefy-T is the undisputed heavyweight champion of the drawer. And sure,…
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