BPC | The Independent Business

๐Ÿ“ Welcome to The Independent Business blog โ€” your go-to resource for real-world tips on pricing, profit, and running a small business smarter. We share guides, tools, and stories to help you make better decisions with confidence.

Jake's small business journey

Jake's Story: From Side Hustle to Thriving Small Business

Follow Jakeโ€™s journey as he navigates challenges, learns the ropes, and turns his small idea into a sustainable business success.

Business insurance

Navigating Business Insurance: What Small Businesses in the UK Need to Know

Get the lowdown on the essential types of insurance every UK small business should have, and how to stay protected.

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The Pop-Up Hustle: What You Need to Know Before Running a Market Stall in the UK

A beginnerโ€™s guide to setting up a successful pop-up or street food stall in the UK.

Price tags

How to Price Your Products for Maximum Profit

Discover actionable tips for setting the perfect price point for your products.

Piggy bank

5 Smart Strategies to Cut Business Costs

Explore simple and effective ways to reduce your business overhead.

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Understanding Profit Margins

Understand the basics of pricing, cost, and profit in simple terms.

Tracking expenses

Tracking Business Expenses

Learn how to efficiently track business costs with modern tools and techniques.

Street food vendor

Starting a Street Food Business

Everything you need to know to launch a successful food cart or street vendor business.

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Cash Flow vs. Profit

Understand the crucial difference between profit and cash flow, and why both matter.

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Setting Financial Goals

Learn how to define realistic goals to grow your small business sustainably.