<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Simply Club]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Simply Club connects micro business owners to find community & thrive. ]]></description><link>https://www.simplyclub.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:08:08 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.simplyclub.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Dear DBIST, a wish list for micro business in Britain.]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Simply Club, we're in the business of helping business do better for people places &#38; planet. We have a vision to support &#38; transform lives through micro business, realising the latent potential across the UK for employment that helps humans thrive; creates vibrant communities filled with micro businesses &#38; universal, independent support for all businesses with 0-9 employees. ]]></description><link>https://www.simplyclub.co.uk/post/dear-dbist-a-wish-list-for-micro-business-in-britain</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a60cc696c37cd21e360bad1</guid><category><![CDATA[Our Stories]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:57:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_7378623853746d54666177~mv2_d_9000_6000_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emily Whitehead</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wellbeing Essentials for Micro Business Founders.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wellbeing Essentials for Micro Business Founders. At time of writing, we're half way through the year, have just faced an unprecedented heatwave, about to get ourselves a new prime minister and are still navigating some pretty challenging trading conditions locally, nationally and globally. ]]></description><link>https://www.simplyclub.co.uk/post/wellbeing-essentials-for-micro-business-founders</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4675421552bc17797f586e</guid><category><![CDATA[Our Stories]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:06:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_4978675043415553614f4d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emily Whitehead</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Guide - Getting paid on time.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getting paid on time or up front is a challenge for micro businesses, especially, unfortunately, when dealing with larger businesses buying your goods and service. 



How can we ensure that we get paid on time and that we're safeguarded by any sharp practice or delayed payments because your invoice is perhaps the smallest in their pile? ]]></description><link>https://www.simplyclub.co.uk/post/how-to-guide-getting-paid-on-time</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a43721069b2dfbbf12acb4a</guid><category><![CDATA[How To Guides (Members Only)]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:52:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_6a0aeea6a0ae4bbeac1770ba4e426991~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emily Whitehead</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Business Support for Micro Businesses &#38; How to Avoid the Postcode Lottery]]></title><description><![CDATA[The current state of small business Britain is that there's a muddle in terminology and wording that is contributing to inconsistent and hard to reach business support for the smallest businesses in the UK. Despite a growing number of leaders and organisations beginning to more readily identify &#38; name these businesses correctly, the trickle effect of universal business support is yet to happen.]]></description><link>https://www.simplyclub.co.uk/post/business-support-for-micro-businesses-how-to-avoid-the-postcode-lottery</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a32856038520286278dae3b</guid><category><![CDATA[Our Stories]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:32:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_7378623853746d54666177~mv2_d_9000_6000_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emily Whitehead</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Create an Accessible Business - a Micro Business Gold Standard]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a world that worships big business, it's easy to assume that big business is therefore leading the way in areas like accessibility, inclusivity, uplifting workplaces, sustainable practice and more. 
]]></description><link>https://www.simplyclub.co.uk/post/how-to-create-an-accessible-business-a-micro-business-gold-standard</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a266e107206e69ccb39c614</guid><category><![CDATA[Our Stories]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:06:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5247e0_838dd87d540a4a42b05060bb6730f3c1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emily Whitehead</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 Ways to Navigate AI as a Micro Business Founder.]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI is here and it's here to stay but navigating it as a small, micro business can feel overwhelming. Feelings range from excitement about opportunity to abject fear about what it will do to creative output or even IP. In a business life that usually results in owner/founders working alone or in very small teams, AI can feel both tempting and challenging but where to start? How do you stay secure? What to implement first? What about sustainability? There is no doubt, however, that AI has the...]]></description><link>https://www.simplyclub.co.uk/post/4-ways-to-navigate-ai-as-a-micro-business</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a219e2c367ed35011d59657</guid><category><![CDATA[Our Stories]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:29:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5247e0_d2f7d62c8cd44caa9e8ab4832cf17675~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emily Whitehead</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is It The Right Time To Start A Side Hustle or Micro Business? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is It The Right Time To Start A Side Hustle or Micro Business? The world feels uncertain, disrupted, even bonkers. Maybe geo-politics, a changing job market, a need to grow income or perhaps a craving for something more meaningful has got you thinking about starting something new yourself. In many ways, it's never been easier to start a business or side hustle with low cost digital capability at our fingertips, but....is it the right time?]]></description><link>https://www.simplyclub.co.uk/post/is-it-the-right-time-to-start-a-side-hustle-or-micro-business</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a04711a618ba45174ff3556</guid><category><![CDATA[Our Stories]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 13:17:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5247e0_e51fae06e61c4b09b31de2400826a491~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emily Whitehead</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mental health and micro business.]]></title><description><![CDATA[How small &#38; micro business owners are managing their mental health &#38; ways we can all help.]]></description><link>https://www.simplyclub.co.uk/post/mental-health-and-micro-business</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0186dd0cf45a42ccaa5283</guid><category><![CDATA[Our Stories]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 08:42:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_185ea77ecc70453c8e2fe3a0a711477c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emily Whitehead</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sustainable Practices Every Micro Business Owner Can Adopt for Earth Day (or any day).]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earth Day is a powerful reminder that every action counts when it comes to protecting our planet. Certainly my mission is the help business do better for people, places and planet and forms the heart of all our decision making. ]]></description><link>https://www.simplyclub.co.uk/post/sustainable-practices-every-micro-business-owner-can-adopt-for-earth-day-or-any-day</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e8a8614d4008739086064a</guid><category><![CDATA[Our Stories]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:25:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5247e0_7bbf17b1f0c74e239220ff2a48a1c1d8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emily Whitehead</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How To Guide - 4 Simple Sustainability Ideas That Make A Difference.]]></title><description><![CDATA[In celebration of Earth Day, let's explore some simple sustainability steps that will have a real impact for your business. Sustainability is a central strategic pillar for any micro business but implementing meaningful change can feel overwhelming and even out of reach. Choose global first  - instead of feeling like you're doing lots of little sustainability bits all over the place (which are important!), harness more strategy by aligning those action with 2 or 3 UNSDGs. Working with the UN...]]></description><link>https://www.simplyclub.co.uk/post/how-to-guide-5-simple-sustainability-ideas-that-make-a-difference</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e7cdd526bcdbcbc3d334ac</guid><category><![CDATA[How To Guides (Members Only)]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:46:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_aaec6959b3b14ad6a0ed61fe195b272f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emily Whitehead</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shining a light on Britain's micro business magic.]]></title><description><![CDATA[How two businesses are creating ripples of success &#38; punching way above their (expected) weight by providing values based experiences. We have a very specific hierarchy of business in the UK in terms of recognition and perceived impact. At one end, big is best because it's considered to employ more people, create more income and make more difference and at the other? Micro businesses with 0-9 employees, often not even being referenced with the right label and considered to be simply lifestyle...]]></description><link>https://www.simplyclub.co.uk/post/shining-a-light-on-britain-s-micro-business-magic</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bab654030129ae08d781cc</guid><category><![CDATA[Our Stories]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:24:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5247e0_e677902e01fd41918417d6b93813fa42~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emily Whitehead</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to create a small business strategy that works. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an uncertain world, how can small business owners, particularly those with micro businesses (0-9 employees), find a strategy that helps them not only survive, but actually thrive? ]]></description><link>https://www.simplyclub.co.uk/post/how-to-create-a-small-business-strategy-that-works</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a811502ba75494a030c594</guid><category><![CDATA[Our Stories]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:24:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_13962d72c8e6425ba6fe4cb939c0418d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emily Whitehead</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 Ways to Show the Love for Small Business Britain]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is the month of love after all, and what better time to focus a little on how we can all show the love for the small, micro businesses in our communities. This isn't about a performative 'we love small business' thing, but proper ways to vote for the communities we want to see, experience and nourish where we are.]]></description><link>https://www.simplyclub.co.uk/post/6-ways-to-show-the-love-for-small-business-britain</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698cbd65d9c323c10df62d57</guid><category><![CDATA[Our Stories]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:11:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_665979597a333862556b51~mv2_d_6000_3854_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emily Whitehead</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How connection &#38; collaboration are at the heart of micro business success.]]></title><description><![CDATA[We know that hard work, tenacity and innovation are all part of any small business's arsenal as they survive and thrive, but there's another ingredient or two that small businesses are particularly great at using to bring a new level of success and that's connection &#38; collaboration.]]></description><link>https://www.simplyclub.co.uk/post/how-connection-collaboration-are-at-the-heart-of-micro-business-success</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697b65bc619dd458eae4197d</guid><category><![CDATA[Our Stories]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:08:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5247e0_f0da0784cf76472ca387db47f80f3d5a~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_1000,h_947,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emily Whitehead</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to achieve better health &#38; wellbeing as a small business owner.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Small business owners, particularly those that own micro businesses with 0-9 employees are struggling with health and wellbeing in the UK. Recent studies show that financial stress, work life balance, isolation &#38; overwhelm rank highly as key stressors for many a small business owner. ]]></description><link>https://www.simplyclub.co.uk/post/how-to-achieve-better-health-wellbeing-as-a-small-business-owner</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69720777a0c62ff0f3c29e8c</guid><category><![CDATA[Our Stories]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:21:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_6b2d784b7a6f7751526e38~mv2_d_5616_3744_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emily Whitehead</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How To Guide - Harnessing your wellbeing in the Winter.]]></title><description><![CDATA[As I write this, it's the beginning of the year and the days are dark and short. Not bad news in itself, but perhaps a particularly challenging time to stay positive or an ideal time to implement some sustainable actions in your life and business that safeguards your mental health and wellbeing. Having said all that, this little exercise could be used at any time of the year. Although there are millions of pieces of advice out there about how to improve wellbeing, I wanted (as always) to...]]></description><link>https://www.simplyclub.co.uk/post/how-to-guide-harnessing-your-wellbeing-in-the-winter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6966882c0ef3e0e1c07b4784</guid><category><![CDATA[How To Guides (Members Only)]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:22:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5247e0_082dbacc56b341f08fca60e17fa1a825~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emily Whitehead</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Putting Community at the heart of Micro Business Support.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Putting Community at the heart of Micro Business Support &#38; how our word of the year is shaping 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.simplyclub.co.uk/post/putting-community-at-the-heart-of-micro-business-support</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695e395f7fdaea320c04fa3a</guid><category><![CDATA[Our Stories]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:02:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_4978675043415553614f4d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emily Whitehead</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small, micro business in Britain - a grassroots movement?]]></title><description><![CDATA[in the eye of the continued storm of small business life, there is something else. A coming together, a new level of collaboration, a fresh view on innovation &#38; a growing grassroots movement that is seeing small business using their (remaining) energy to create a brighter future from the bottom up.]]></description><link>https://www.simplyclub.co.uk/post/small-micro-business-in-britain-a-grassroots-movement</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692bffc860ee78866f1f770c</guid><category><![CDATA[Our Stories]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 09:25:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_d44000073f834ff2acfd39788f9c62c0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emily Whitehead</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Reality of Small Micro business Ownership]]></title><description><![CDATA[How small business is rising from the chaos of 2025 &#38; why we can feel excited. There is no doubt that in all the conversations I have been having this year, with micro, small and SME sized businesses, 2025 is the year that keeps on giving. The sheer level of disruption, unpredictability and indeed existential threat, has really taken its toll on so many that I meet. Business has felt like a premanent fight scene from a movie, facing the enemies of challenge and change on all fronts with...]]></description><link>https://www.simplyclub.co.uk/post/the-reality-of-small-micro-business-ownership</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691844d2d87a8b8976421d05</guid><category><![CDATA[Our Stories]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 15:32:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_eb9dbe529af8468bbb60b9265f4678a6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emily Whitehead</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why two (or ten) heads are better than one for small, micro business owners. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[A problem shared is a problem halved - isn't that they way it goes? But for business owners, particularly those with small or micro sized...]]></description><link>https://www.simplyclub.co.uk/post/why-two-or-ten-heads-are-better-than-one-for-small-micro-business-owners</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d512683ce28872ab21c999</guid><category><![CDATA[Our Stories]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:43:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_dc622137a90d4a50a741371441917a76~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emily Whitehead</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>