{"id":559837,"date":"2025-06-03T16:27:34","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T15:27:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/?p=559837"},"modified":"2025-12-02T12:23:15","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T12:23:15","slug":"what-no-one-tells-you-about-running-a-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/business-banking\/what-no-one-tells-you-about-running-a-business","title":{"rendered":"What no one tells you about running a business &#8211; until you\u2019re in it"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Running a business can be exciting, exhausting and all-encompassing. Every day is different, and the juggle is real. So wouldn\u2019t it be nice to smooth your path to success, just a little bit? <\/p><p>To help you on your way, we\u2019ve pulled together those closely kept secrets that no one tells you about running a business, but probably should \u2013 with some added words of wisdom from our in-house small business expert Louise Bastock! <\/p><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--primary\"><div class=\"luna-card__block has-padding-top-xsmall has-padding-bottom-xsmall\"><footer class=\"hero-rates__disclaimer-popup disclaimer_popup-with-text\" style=\"margin: -10px -12px 2px -10px;\"><span class=\"disclaimer_popup--text\">Promoted<\/span><a class=\"has-padding-left-xxsmall\" data-target=\"#disclaimer_popup\" data-toggle=\"modal\" href=\"#\"><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--small luna-icon--primary\"><use xlink:href=\"#info-circle\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a><\/footer><div class=\"u-grid u-grid--gutterSmall u-grid--alignMiddle\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/5@s u-grid__col--orderLast@s\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/uk\/savings-accounts\/wallester-business-prepaid2-uk-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=uk&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22UKFSA-BUS%22%2C%22image%22%3A%22https%253A%252F%252Fcdn.finder.com.au%252Ffinder-us%252Fwp-uploads%252Fsites%252F3%252F2023%252F03%252Fwallester_450x250.png%22%2C%22style%22%3A%22width%253A%2B180px%253B%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2223185%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22UKFSA-BUS%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%2260d90009-091a-46e2-a276-1c7f1f41bd97%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22Wallester%2BBusiness%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%2213b72b05-4d93-4cde-9796-7670769e6e87%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22Wallester%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22559837%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22business-banking%252Fwhat-no-one-tells-you-about-running-a-business%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22uk%22%7D\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/03\/wallester_450x250.png\" alt=\"Wallester Business logo\" style=\"width: 180px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/03\/wallester_450x250.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/03\/wallester_450x250.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/03\/wallester_450x250.png?fit=450 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-4\/5@s\"><p>Get 300 free virtual cards, with unlimited additional virtual and physical cards. 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Includes mobile app and REST API for seamless CRM and accounting integration.<\/p><p>Start managing business expenses smarter \u2013 explore Wallester Business today. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/uk\/savings-accounts\/wallester-business-uk-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=uk&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Join%2Btoday%2521%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22UKFSA-CUR%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2225410%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22UKFSA-CUR%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%22bb2b4855-8197-492b-ac56-8cb4d27a0439%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22Wallester%2BBusiness%2BAccount%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%22de594c3a-f580-4baa-8eba-a735f59409c1%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22Wallester%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22559837%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22business-banking%252Fwhat-no-one-tells-you-about-running-a-business%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22uk%22%7D\">Join today!<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><h3>Failure is part of the package<\/h3><p>Failure is part of running a business. This may feel like a tough pill to swallow and the exact opposite of what you\u2019re trying to achieve, but if you don\u2019t fail at something, it means that you haven\u2019t tried. <\/p><p>While you may want everything to be perfect from the get-go, you won\u2019t know if a good idea is truly that until you\u2019ve tried it. Getting real world feedback can give you the data to make improvements and understand what resources you need to commit to making it a success. <\/p><div class=\"importantText importantText__quote\">\n  <blockquote>\n    <div class=\"importantText__quoteIcon\"><\/div>\n    <p>Not every idea is going to work, but the only thing that you can be certain of is that the idea you don\u2019t try is 100% not going to work.\u201d<\/p>\n    <footer class=\"importantText__quoteAuthor\">\u2013 <cite>Louise Bastock<\/cite><\/footer>\n  <\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<h3>You need to spend money on time<\/h3><p>Time is the most precious resource that you have, and you can\u2019t create more of it. While the temptation may be to take on easy administrative tasks to save yourself a few pennies, in the long run, you won\u2019t be thanking yourself. <\/p><p>The balance of cost vs time will look different for different businesses, but streamlining processes and freeing up resources is a common goal. This could be done by hiring a social content manager to boost your business\u2019s profile or an accountant to crunch the numbers. While these are things you could potentially do yourself, the question is should you? <\/p><p>Streamlining your business admin is one of the biggest things you can do to support yourself and your business. Business expense platforms, like Wallester Business, are designed to help you keep on top of your expenses. Be that by issuing corporate cards, managing limits or viewing spending reports. <\/p><p>With Wallester Business, cardholders can attach receipts on the go via their mobile app, making it easy to track what\u2019s been spent. You can also integrate Wallester Business with accounting software like Xero or QuickBooks to make your processes even more streamlined.<\/p><div class=\"importantText importantText__quote\">\n  <blockquote>\n    <div class=\"importantText__quoteIcon\"><\/div>\n    <p>Using a business platform like Wallester Business is a great way to claw some time back for yourself.\u201d<\/p>\n    <footer class=\"importantText__quoteAuthor\">\u2013 <cite>Louise Bastock<\/cite><\/footer>\n  <\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<h3>It\u2019s not all about the money<\/h3><p>You want your business to thrive, so it\u2019s easy to get fixated on the bottom line and how much money you\u2019re making. But what no one will tell you is that it\u2019s a good idea to take a step back and remember \u201cwhy\u201d you started your business in the first place. <\/p><p>For example, if you started your business to get more of a work\/life balance or spend more time with your family, but ended up working late into the night or at the weekend, you\u2019ve missed the point.<\/p><div class=\"importantText importantText__quote\">\n  <blockquote>\n    <div class=\"importantText__quoteIcon\"><\/div>\n    <p>Regular realigning of your goals will help you stay on track and keep you from getting carried away with your own ambitions or momentum.\u201d<\/p>\n    <footer class=\"importantText__quoteAuthor\">\u2013 <cite>Louise Bastock<\/cite><\/footer>\n  <\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<h3>The small wins matter more than you expect<\/h3><p>It may be receiving a glowing Google review or getting a repeat customer, however small the win may seem, they\u2019re the ones that really hit home. Small wins can change your mindset and help you gather momentum. While they may not be the big milestones that you have as your \u201cNorth Star\u201d, they\u2019re the stepping stones to help you achieve your business goals.<\/p><div class=\"importantText importantText__quote\">\n  <blockquote>\n    <div class=\"importantText__quoteIcon\"><\/div>\n    <p>Take stock every now and then and celebrate the small wins.\u201d<\/p>\n    <footer class=\"importantText__quoteAuthor\">\u2013 <cite>Louise Bastock<\/cite><\/footer>\n  <\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Prepare to succeed<\/h3><p>While most people will tell you to prepare to fail, not many will tell you to prepare to succeed. But this is just as important. Your business could suddenly blow up and you don\u2019t want to be caught on the back foot. <\/p><p>Make sure you put the infrastructure in place to support sudden growth or attention. This could be having a business plan for scaling up, including what staff you might need or additional warehouse space. Or it could be future-proofing the product you\u2019re creating, not making it so exclusive that you can\u2019t then fulfil larger orders.<\/p><div class=\"importantText importantText__quote\">\n  <blockquote>\n    <div class=\"importantText__quoteIcon\"><\/div>\n    <p>Apply some smart thinking to the situation to ensure that your business can grow in a sustainable and manageable way.\u201d<\/p>\n    <footer class=\"importantText__quoteAuthor\">\u2013 <cite>Louise Bastock<\/cite><\/footer>\n  <\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<article class=\"luna-card luna-card--alt\"><div class=\"luna-card__block has-padding-small\">We show offers we can track - that's not every product on the market...yet. Unless we've said otherwise, products are in no particular order. 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