Ten steps towards net zero - a framework for SMEs
A framework to guide thinking for SME leaders and owners as they tackle the path towards sustainability and net zero business.
Planning your projects for 2023?
If you are planning your business outlook for 2023, First Thirty can help in the management and project areas to give you the best chances of success.
To get the answer you want, just ask the right question
Good selling gets to the heart of the buyer, and asks them a question it is easy to say 'yes' to. It works with investors too.
Building a diverse business from the ground up
Scaling up a business takes founders out of their comfort zone when hiring, but being creative at this time, and looking at a rich talent pool of older workers can pay real dividends.
A tiny plan for a big idea
Condensing a business plan to a single page, rather than following a standard template, clarifies thinking and puts your startup in a great place to grow.
Well-trodden pathways through financial uncertainty
Young startup founders will not have experienced high inflation or interest rates. Flexibility, speed and willingness to take advice will help them.
7 strategies for hiring in the scale-up phase
Building a team in the scale-up phase is tough, but there are a few proven steps that can help along the way.
You’ve started with WHY, now make the most of WHERE
Location can be overlooked when setting up a business, but it can be very influential as the business grows.
A tale of two founders
Two innovators are waiting to meet a potential investor - which is more likely to be smiling this evening?
