Ask The Boss / B Corp

12/10/2026

📣 Happy 5th Work Anniversary to 💫 Jugmeet!

Over the years Jugmeet has become an integral part of our team, helping colleagues, supporting clients, and always bringing a smile to the office.

Thank you, Jugmeet, for everything you do. We are super proud of you and grateful to have you as part of our journey. Can't wait to see what the next chapter brings - here's to many more years to come! 👏 🙌

07/10/2026

Digital Accountancy Show Here we go! 🙌🤖🤩

01/10/2026

🌟 This week, we’re spotlighting Humanitarian Outcomes (HO) 🌟

Humanitarian Outcomes is an independent research organisation specialising in humanitarian action, policy and practice.

HO was founded in 2009 by four former aid workers who wanted to create a space for practical research on some of the biggest issues facing the humanitarian sector.

Since then, the organisation has produced research used by governments, the UN, international organisations and humanitarian agencies around the world.

One of its best-known contributions is the Aid Worker Security Database, which provides statistics on violence against humanitarian personnel and is used by humanitarian organisations, governments and the UN. HO’s annual Aid Worker Security Report, drawn from this data, is widely cited in global media.

🧡 There’s also a special connection for us: we’ve been working with Humanitarian Outcomes since the very beginning. Back in 2009, we helped them get up and running as a UK-based limited company.

👉 Explore Humanitarian Outcomes: www.humanitarianoutcomes.org
👉 Discover the latest Aid Worker Security Report: https://humanitarianoutcomes.org/AWSR_2026

28/09/2026

Earlier this year, we partnered with Link UP London, a fantastic charity that brings together people who have skills and experience to share with charities and community organisations that need them. And we really like that idea: using the skills we have to create impact beyond our day-to-day work.

Our FD Heather has just successfully completed a skilled volunteering project 🙌 and we'd like to thank the team at Link UP London for making these connections possible! 🤝 🧡

23/09/2026

🎉 Big Congratulations to Maltings Shopping Centre on being named finalists in not one, but two categories at the Sceptre Awards 2026!

🏆 Community Initiative of the Year (South)
🏆 Retail Liaison Award

A well-deserved recognition of the fantastic work the team continues to do. Wishing everyone the very best of luck at the awards ceremony on 30 September!! 👏✨

21/09/2026

If you've visited our office over the years, you'll know that we've called Canalot Studios our home since 2007. As one of the many Workspace Group locations across London, it's where we've built our business, met clients and partners, and celebrated with a fantastic business community.

That's why we're especially pleased to see Portobello Business Centre (PBC) and Workspace joining forces to support small businesses. 🤝

Through this partnership, PBC is delivering 💯 hours of free business support to Workspace customers, as well as businesses registered in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea - covering everything from business planning and marketing to funding, AI, automation and business growth. They're also hosting regular drop-in advice sessions and networking opportunities at Workspace locations across London.

📍 Upcoming Drop-In Business Advice Session
🗓 Wednesday 23 September
⏰ 11am to 2pm
📍 Pall Mall Deposit, 124-128 Barlby Rd, London W10 6BL

Great businesses grow through strong communities, so it's fantastic to see two organisations working together to make small business support more accessible. 🚀

17/09/2026

A little sneak peek at the last couple of weeks 🤖 ☕️

Inspiring conversations
Plenty of coffee
Learning and sharing ideas.

🥐 Breakfast Morning - exploring behaviour change, trust and the role of authentic voices in building meaningful connections.

🌱 B Corp Breakfast with — bringing together London’s purpose-led business community to discuss the new global B Corp standards, what they mean for businesses, and how we can continue creating positive impact without losing sight of what matters. Loved the honest conversations and shared learning.

🤖 Perkfest by — finishing off with some great energy Heather Murray’s take on AI and the opportunities and questions it brings to the world of work.

15/09/2026

This week, our Social Media Spotlight is shining on an organisation that is particularly close to our hearts 🧡 Portobello Business Centre (PBC)

For over 30 years, PBC has been helping people across London start, grow and succeed in business. And for us, it’s personal – Ask The Boss also started with their help and support over 23 years ago! So we know first-hand how valuable it is to have the right people in your corner from the outset.

PBC offers practical, personalised support to businesses at all stages, from one-to-one advice and business planning to marketing, AI, workshops and funding.

There’s no one-size-fits-all in business, and PBC understand that really well!

If you’re starting or running a business and could do with some support, PBC offer a complimentary business support session.
👉 https://www.pbc.co.uk/businessform

04/09/2026

"How 'social' is social media these days?

One of the greatest joys of my job is taking pictures of my team and capturing our story. It's something I've come to really love doing because there's something quite special that happens when people get comfortable with you and the camera.

Don't get me wrong, I've been playing with AI a lot (even this post will be spell checked, just to be sure! 😉). But the point I guess I am trying to make this:

AI can generate an image, but it can't recreate a real experience.
It can imitate a smile, but it can't live a moment.
It can replicate what we look like, but it can never replace who we are.

As AI gets better at creating, being genuinely authentic and human becomes our greatest superpower. We are not made to make a choice here - it's about how we use our powerful tools while still celebrating what makes us human.

I love my team! 🧡"

Antoniya

15/08/2026

VAT Threshold: When Do You Need To Register Your Business For VAT?

It's one of the questions we're asked most often by growing businesses.

In this blog, Jugmeet explains, in plain English:
- what the VAT threshold is
- when VAT registration becomes mandatory
- key things to keep in mind as your business grows

If you run a business in the UK, VAT is something you’ll hear about quite early on. But many business owners are not clear on when they actually need to register. Here’s a simple explanation...