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19/08/2026

When was the last time you made time to learn something new? As business owners, we spend so much time investing in our clients and our businesses that our own development often gets pushed to the bottom of the list.

This summer, our team has been making personal development a priority, so we thought we'd share a few of the resources we've found really useful along the way.

This week's 5 Little Cogs are here to help you discover something new.

💛 Explore the Small Business Institute
⚙️ The latest research and insights covering the challenges, trends and opportunities affecting small businesses.

💛 Browse FSB Events
⚙️ Live and on-demand events to learn new skills and connect with other business owners.

💛 Discover Enterprise Nation
⚙️ Practical guides, expert advice, webinars and events designed to help you grow your business.

💛 Visit the Small Business Charter
⚙️ Practical resources, programmes and support designed to help small businesses develop and grow.

💛 Block out an hour to learn
⚙️ Whether it's a webinar, article, podcast or event, put an hour in your diary this week that's dedicated to learning something new.

Do you have a favourite business resource that you'd recommend? Share it in the comments – we'd love to add to our reading list!

1) Small Business Britain
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4) Small Business Charter

13/08/2026

https://willowreview.com/downloads/report/The-Willow-Review-Report-June-2025.pdf

Can sustainability actually save your business money?

According to The Willow Review, 67% of SMEs reported reduced operational costs from sustainability initiatives.

The report also found links to attracting new customers, improving customer loyalty and supporting long-term business success!

11/08/2026

Summer is funny, isn't it? Some days feel completely chaotic and others give you just enough breathing space to finally tackle those jobs you've been putting off for months.
This week's 5 Little Cogs are five jobs your future self will thank you for.
💛 Catch up on your learning
⚙️ Grab an iced coffee and finally watch that webinar, online course or saved video you've been meaning to get to

💛 Sort your inbox
⚙️ Archive old emails, unsubscribe from newsletters and create folders or tags that will make life easier when business gets busy again

💛 Tidy your digital files
⚙️ Clear out your downloads folder, organise your files and delete anything you no longer need

💛 Write one business process
⚙️ Pick one task you do regularly and write down how you do it. It doesn't need to be perfect, just clear enough that someone else could follow it

💛 Give your website a health check.
⚙️ Check your contact details, services, testimonials and links. Make sure everything is up to date and still reflects your business today

06/08/2026

🍦 Important question... we've swapped business tasks for ice cream personalities because, let's be honest, it's summer and sometimes we all need a reminder to take a break. So...

Which one are you?

🍓 Strawberry – Always saying yes

🍫 Chocolate – Doing everything yourself

🍋 Lemon – Loves a list

🍦 Vanilla – Keeping everyone organised

🍨 Sundae – Juggles absolutely everything

👇 Tell us in the comments or let us know which one your colleagues, business partner or friends would choose for you!

22/07/2026

The summer holidays have a habit of creeping up on us. Before you know it, routines have changed, clients are away and your carefully planned diary has gone out of the window.

This week's 5 Little Cogs are five quick tasks to help you prepare

💛 Review your capacity.
⚙️ Be realistic. What can you genuinely achieve over the next few weeks?

💛 Check your diary.
⚙️ Have you blocked out holidays, family time and quieter periods before someone else fills the gaps?

💛 Set expectations.
⚙️ Let clients know if your availability will change over the summer.

💛 Decide what can wait.
⚙️ Not everything needs to be done before September. What can you consciously park?

💛 Plan some downtime.
⚙️ Put time in your diary that's just for you. Treat it like any other important appointment.

A little planning now can make all the difference.

14/07/2026

If starting an email list has been sitting on your to-do list for months...
..this is your sign to get started!

This week's 5 Little Cogs are five quick tasks to help you make meaningful progress.

💛 Define your audience.
⚙️ Who are you trying to reach and what do they genuinely want to hear from you?

💛 Decide what you'll send.
⚙️ What type of emails can you realistically commit to sending consistently?

💛 Give people a reason to subscribe.
⚙️ What value will someone receive by joining your email list?

💛 Choose your email platform.
⚙️ Compare your options and choose one that suits your business, budget and future plans.

💛 Create your sign-up journey.
⚙️ Build your sign-up form, add it to your website and social profiles, then write a simple welcome email for new subscribers.

One small step today is better than waiting for the perfect time.

07/07/2026

When was the last time you looked at your business through someone else's eyes?

Your website, social media profiles and online presence are often the first impression people have of your business.

This week's 5 Little Cogs are five quick tasks to help you make meaningful progress.

💛 Review your website homepage.
⚙️ If someone landed on your website today, would they immediately understand who you help, what you do and how to get in touch?

💛 Review your LinkedIn profile or company page.
⚙️ Does it still reflect your business today, or is it due an update?

💛 Check your social media profiles.
⚙️ Are your bio, profile photo, links and contact details up to date across every platform?

💛 Search for your business online.
⚙️ What appears on Google? Are your Google Business Profile, reviews and business information accurate and up to date?

💛 Test your customer journey.
⚙️ Ask someone to visit your website and tell you what they notice. Fresh eyes will often spot things you've stopped seeing.

📍Save to add to your diary later

30/06/2026

Before we jump into a new month, it's worth taking a few minutes to look back. Not to dwell on what didn't happen, but to recognise what's working, what's taking your time and where your focus needs to be next.

Here are this week's 5 Little Cogs to help you review June before moving into July.

💛 Review your finances.
⚙️ Are you on track with your income, sales targets and cash flow?

💛 Review your marketing performance.
⚙️ Which piece of content generated the most engagement or enquiries this month?

💛 Review your to-do list.
⚙️ What kept getting pushed back, and does it still need to be done?

💛 Review where your time went.
⚙️ Which tasks had the biggest impact on your business?

💛 Set your priorities for July.
⚙️ What are the three most important things you want to achieve next month?

Small actions create momentum.

“Great things in business are never done by one person; they’re done by a team of people.” — Steve Jobs
23/06/2026

“Great things in business are never done by one person; they’re done by a team of people.” — Steve Jobs

23/06/2026

Showing up regularly is important but if your message isn’t clear, it can feel like hard work.
Here are your 5 little cogs for this week.

💛 Growth becomes harder when your message isn’t clear, even if you are showing up consistently.
⚙️ Is your marketing clear on what you do and who it’s for?

💛Consistency is useful, but only if your message is still landing.
⚙️Are people understanding what you’re trying to say?

💛 Systems can keep things running, but they can also create distance if they’re not reviewed.
⚙️Are you still being intentional with your content, or just maintaining output?

💛 Clear messaging builds stronger long-term connection than frequent posting alone.
⚙️ What do you want people to remember about your business?

💛When you're clear on your message, marketing becomes much easier.
⚙️ What would change if your marketing felt clearer?

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