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Tim Ladhams

Tim Ladhams was Editor of Inside Small Business from 2016 to 2024. He was responsible for all the content on the Inside Small Business website and the quarterly magazine. Tim brought a passion for start-ups and small businesses to his journalism career after a long career – including management roles – in hospitality, insurance and credit management. The latter provided him with first-hand experience of the dealing with the issue that small-business owners regularly cite as their biggest challenge in staying afloat and going on to prosper – getting paid by those to whom they have delivered goods or services! His working highlight every year was the enthusiasm with which Inside Small Business Top 50 Small Business Leaders Report was received.

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ChatGPT prompts and hacks from successful founders

AI in marketing can lead to improved loyalty and growth for your business - start small with one or two strategies, meas...

Q&A: The country outfitters who embody the raw beauty of the bush

Dedication to growing her social media accounts has garnered Jasmine 71,000 followers, which makes communicating with he...

Sweet Tooth Marshmallows filling a market gap for young entrepreneur

Patrick's business plan culminates in his marshmallows being on the shelves of supermarket chains within five years.

Overcoming the challenge of a marketing an SME that solves a problem with a stigma attached

On the sensitive issue she was solving, Angelique feels the key is being honest and open about her products, how they wo...

Scam Busters a vehicle for teepreneurs to keep their peers safe online

Toby and Iggy see the fact that their products are designed “by kids, for kids” as their USP and builds trust as they pl...

Glossy Boys creating a safe space to help young guys shine

Lucas Lane is a firm believer of customers expecting and deserving human-to-human interaction when it comes to the custo...

Foil Me comes to the rescue of hairdressers

Foil Me meticulously designs each hair tool to simplify and elevate the hair colouring process.

Young friends’ venture Cinnamon Cove swimming in sustainability

Olivia and Myla plan to partner with an ocean conservation organisation, and were anointed recently as Ocean Youth Ambas...

Culturally chic Choo-Choo Designs a chance to honour her heritage for teen entrepreneur

Kira Turner launched Choo-Choo Designs out of necessity, stymied by the lack of employment opportunities in her hometown...

ZERO Wipes’ bottom line is no plastic for baby’s bottom

ZERO Wipes are made from sustainable wood pulp rather than synthetic materials, and come in a recyclable box rather than...