Finance
Turning a Small Brand into a Tradeable Asset
Learn how SMEs can turn a small brand into a tradeable business asset by building intellectual property, systems, brand value, and investor confidence.
Licensing vs Hustling: How Brands Generate Passive Revenue
Discover how UK SMEs can move beyond constant hustle by using licensing, intellectual property, and brand systems to generate scalable passive revenue.
How Legal Clarity Builds Investor Confidence
Investors do not invest in potential alone. They invest in clarity. For SMEs in the UK, that clarity is often built through legal foundations: who owns what, how revenue is secured, and whether the business can scale without depending on one person.
Business Model Canvas: The Bottom Line
Part 4 of the Business Model Canvas series: Cost Structure and Revenue Streams. Learn how UK SMEs can map revenue streams and cost structure in the Business Model Canvas, improve margins, and strengthen SME finance UK decisions.
How SMEs Become Investible: Mark Goh at the GoSME x BeeTogether Event
The future of investment isn’t in giants — it’s in micro and small businesses rooted in real communities. At the GoSME x BeeTogether event, Mark Goh, COO of Li Legacy Holdings (USD 80M AUM), shares why the world’s most overlooked businesses form the greatest blue-ocean opportunity. From a 50 sq ft one-man law firm in Chinatown to being entrusted with USD 1M by billionaire Idan Ofer, Mark dismantles a common myth: Advertising is lazy branding. Real branding is community trust. This belief defines Li Legacy’s investment philosophy.
How a Community Can Help Small Businesses Access Funding
In an age where branding, community networks, and transparency can be quantified and broadcasted online, small businesses have a fresh opportunity to attract investors — not by hiding their weaknesses, but by putting their story, values, and reputation front and centre.
Why Every SME Needs a Business Model Canvas (BMC) — and How It Helps You Write a Powerful Business Plan
If you're looking for a free business plan template, searching for business plan examples, or simply wondering how to write a business plan that actually attracts investors — you’re in the right place. The truth is, before you dive into any business plan template UK-style or download a free business plan format, it’s important to get your thinking structured. That’s where the Business Model Canvas (BMC) comes in.
From Burnout to Breakthrough: Franchise Your Way to Growth (Event Recap)
At the GoSME event, experts shared how visibility, leadership, and intellectual property (IP) are essential for small business growth. Featuring insights from Li Legacy's Mark Goh, leadership coach Lisa Gillespie, and GoSME's Jonathan Goh, the event offered practical strategies for SMEs.
How Small Businesses Can Create a Powerful Brand Identity
Brand identity isn’t just a logo—it’s the personality, trust, and voice behind your business. This guide breaks down five essential steps small businesses can take to create a memorable and consistent brand that connects with their audience and builds long-term trust.
Understanding the Meaning of a Brand for Small Businesses
Branding is more than a logo; it reflects your values, builds customer trust, and shapes perception. This article breaks down what branding means, why it matters, and how small businesses can use it to stand out and thrive.
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