Resources
Content Hub
Ideas & inspiration to help build more beautiful businesses.
.png?width=1960&height=1103&name=Website%20banner%20(1).png)
Events, expert advice and more
Content Hub
Ideas and inspiration to help build more Beautiful Businesses.
BENCHPRESS
NEW RELEASE
The State of the Agency Nation
The latest BenchPress report provides an essential snapshot of agency life and performance benchmarks for the year ahead.
Compare hourly rates, profitability, sales performance, cash balance, and remuneration. Plus, we explore the latest AI and technology trends impacting agencies, and confidence levels for the year ahead.
UPCOMING EVENTS
AGENCY BITES: APRIL 2025
Join our next run of Agency Bites, where we'll be focusing on the #1 challenge for agencies right now - new business.
WEBINAR: MAY 2025
The key people metrics, plus how agencies hire, reward and engage their teams to achieve outstanding results. Plus, for the first time, you can also access a breakdown of salary data for all key agency roles.
RECENTLY PUBLISHED
PODCAST
Season 3: Breaking free from the Super Helper Syndrome
GUIDE
Building and structuring your senior team: A guide for £1m+ agencies
.png?width=800&height=800&name=Structuring%20your%20senior%20team%20image%20(1).png)
CONTENT HUB
Find what you're looking for
We want to make it as easy as possible for you to build your own Beautiful Business. Through our events, articles, videos and podcasts you'll discover expert advice, tips and data to help guide your way.
To navigate the Hub, use the search tool or filters below.
Filter by type
Refine by topic
No results
News
Mar 26, 2025
StrategyTax
2025 Spring Statement: A quick update for businesses
Read more
Podcast
Mar 25, 2025
BenchPressBeautiful Business
BenchPress Live: Special Panel Episode
Listen
Video
Mar 25, 2025
BenchPressBeautiful Business
Watch: BenchPress 2025 - Discover the State of the Agency Nation
Watch now
Article
Mar 24, 2025
TaxStrategy
Navigating the tax landscape when selling your business
Read more
Podcast
Mar 11, 2025
Beautiful BusinessPeoplePurpose
Reverse Mentoring: How to build inclusive teams and transform your leadership
Listen
Article
Mar 6, 2025
TaxStrategy
Understanding UK tax thresholds
Read more
Podcast
Feb 25, 2025
Beautiful BusinessPurpose
High-performance leadership: Lessons from an Olympic gold medalist
Listen
Podcast
Feb 11, 2025
AgenciesStrategyConsultanciesBeautiful Business
Is the agency model broken? The industry shift no one’s talking about
Listen
Podcast
Jan 28, 2025
PeopleBeautiful Business
Breaking free from the Super-Helper Syndrome with Jess Baker
Listen
Video
Jan 21, 2025
AgenciesConsultanciesPeopleProfit
Watch: Five key benchmarks for 2025
Watch now
Podcast
Jan 14, 2025
AgenciesStrategyBeautiful Business
Season 3: BenchPress insights and predictions for 2025
Listen
Article
Jan 10, 2025
TaxStrategy
Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR): Upcoming changes explained
Read more
Podcast
Dec 31, 2024
Beautiful BusinessPeople
Season 2 Finale: Highlights, Insights, and Welcoming Paul Bulpitt as Co-Host
Listen
Podcast
Dec 17, 2024
PeoplePurposeBeautiful Business
20 Years of Building a Beautiful Business: Lessons, Laughter, and Legacy with Peter Czapp & Paul Bulpitt
Listen
Podcast
Dec 3, 2024
PeoplePurposeBeautiful Business
Creating human-centred cultures: Lessons from Disruptive HR
Listen
Podcast
Nov 19, 2024
Beautiful BusinessPurpose
A masterclass in branding with Nils Leonard
Listen
Article
Nov 11, 2024
AgenciesBenchPress
Most Admired Agencies: 2024
Read more
Podcast
Nov 5, 2024
AgenciesBeautiful BusinessPricingStrategy
Stop pitching: Start winning - How to sell like an expert with Blair Enns
Listen
Resource
Oct 30, 2024
PeopleAgenciesStrategy
A guide for £1m+ agencies: Building and structuring your senior team
Read more
News
Oct 30, 2024
TaxStrategy
Update: Autumn Budget 2024
Read more
Podcast
Oct 22, 2024
PeopleBeautiful Business
Finding the Fun: Gulliver Moore on building a creative agency
Listen
Podcast
Oct 8, 2024
PeopleBeautiful Business
Katy Howell shares her powerful story of recovery and renewal
Listen
Resource
Oct 1, 2024
Strategy
Key lessons agencies can learn from consultancies
Watch
Podcast
Sep 24, 2024
PeopleBeautiful Business
Dominic Monkhouse talks about the importance of a high-performing team
Listen
Video
Sep 17, 2024
Strategy
How to exit your agency business
Read more
Article
Sep 12, 2024
StrategyTax
Autumn Budget 2024: What to expect
Read more
Podcast
Sep 10, 2024
PeoplePurpose
Unlocking neurodiverse talent with Professor Nancy Doyle, founder of Genius Within
Listen
Podcast
Aug 27, 2024
PurposeAgencies
Creative masterminds Dixon Baxi share their journey of navigating the world of design and branding
Listen
Podcast
Aug 13, 2024
StrategyAgencies
Exploring Jellyfish’s evolution and the biggest ever UK independent agency sale
Listen
Video
Aug 6, 2024
ProfitStrategyPricing
How to calculate gross profit percentage
Watch
Podcast
Jul 30, 2024
PurposePeopleBeautiful Business
Navigating Leadership in a Changing World with Chris Parry
Listen
Event
Jul 23, 2024
AgenciesStrategyPeople
Agency Bites: Get your business thriving without you
Read more
Resource
Jul 16, 2024
AgenciesStrategyBenchPress
BenchPress 2024: Building a valuable agency
Read more
Podcast
Jul 16, 2024
Beautiful BusinessPurposeAgencies
Inspiring the next generation of creatives and building a lasting legacy
Listen
News
Jul 5, 2024
Financial Planning
General Election 2024: What Labour's win means for your business
Read more
Podcast
Jul 2, 2024
AgenciesStrategyBeautiful Business
Building the future: Agency growth, acquisitions, and innovative models
Listen
Podcast
Jun 18, 2024
PeopleBeautiful BusinessPurpose
Radical Candor, mastering feedback and building trusting relationships
Listen
Podcast
Jun 4, 2024
PeopleBeautiful Business
Embracing future-facing leadership in the age of AI
Listen
Article
Apr 25, 2024
PricingProfitStrategy
Simple ways to sharpen up your agency’s cash flow management
Read more
Resource
Apr 17, 2024
BenchPressStrategyAgencies
BenchPress reports 2024
Read more
Resource
Apr 10, 2024
BenchPressStrategyAgencies
The ultimate agency toolkit
Read more
Article
Mar 12, 2024
StrategyTax
How to boost retention without raising salaries
Read more
Article
Mar 12, 2024
PricingProfitAgencies
Six pricing tips to make agencies more profitable
Read more
Article
Mar 11, 2024
R&DTax
What has changed with R&D claims?
Read more
Article
Mar 6, 2024
Tax
Our take on the Spring Budget
Read more
Podcast
Feb 29, 2024
PurposeProfitAgenciesBeautiful Business
Balancing profit and purpose: An agency approach
Listen
Article
Feb 29, 2024
Tax
Managing assets through a trust fund
Read more
Article
Feb 28, 2024
Purpose
Exploring B Corp Certification
Read more
Article
Feb 22, 2024
PricingAgenciesFinancial PlanningStrategy
Should I outsource my finance function?
Read more
Podcast
Feb 21, 2024
AgenciesBeautiful Business
From vision to reality: Building and scaling an international agency
Listen
Article
Feb 20, 2024
Tax
What is an EMI scheme?
Read more
Video
Feb 15, 2024
Beautiful Business
Get your business working without you
Read more
Podcast
Feb 14, 2024
Beautiful BusinessPeopleConsultancies
The Now and Future Leader
Listen
Podcast
Feb 7, 2024
AgenciesBeautiful BusinessConsultancies
Leading Yourself Before You Can Lead Others
Listen
Podcast
Jan 31, 2024
PurposeAgenciesBeautiful Business
Creating a B Corp culture in a global agency
Listen
Podcast
Jan 24, 2024
Beautiful BusinessConsultancies
Navigating tomorrow: Building adaptable businesses in an era of change
Listen
Podcast
Jan 17, 2024
AgenciesBeautiful BusinessConsultancies
Leveraging time as a leader
Listen
Article
Jan 15, 2024
Tax
How can I build an office in my garden (and get the company to pay)?
Read more
Podcast
Jan 11, 2024
AgenciesBeautiful BusinessPeople
Embracing diversity: How agencies can navigate multicultural marketing and collaboration
Listen
Resource
Jan 9, 2024
BenchPressAgencies
BenchPress Survey 2024
Read more
Event
BenchPressAgencies
BenchPress Live: for £1m+ agencies
Register
Event
BenchPressAgencies
BenchPress Results: for under £1m agencies
Register
Event
Jan 9, 2024
Agencies
Agency Bites: Solve the biggest new business challenges
Register
Article
Jan 8, 2024
Financial Planning
Do I need to do anything differently if I sell items on eBay?
Read more
Podcast
Jan 3, 2024
Beautiful BusinessConsultancies
Disruption in the consultancy industry
Read more
Podcast
Dec 21, 2023
PurposeAgenciesBeautiful Business
Starting an agency at just 17!
Read more
Podcast
Dec 13, 2023
AgenciesBeautiful BusinessPeople
The Agency Journey - Growing from 0-8
Read more
Video
Dec 8, 2023
AgenciesFinancial Planning
Webinar playback: 7 steps to better cash flow
Watch now
Podcast
Dec 6, 2023
AgenciesBeautiful BusinessConsultancies
Leadership In An Uncertain World
Read more
Article
Dec 1, 2023
ProfitConsultancies
How to build a profitable consultancy
Read more
Article
Nov 22, 2023
Financial PlanningTax
2023 Autumn Statement: What this means for you
Read more
Event
Nov 2, 2023
Consultancies
The Consultancy Awards 2024
Read more
Article
Nov 1, 2023
TaxPeople
Tax-efficient Christmas ideas for your team
Read more
Podcast
Jul 26, 2023
PurposeBeautiful Business
Nurturing a purpose-led business
Listen here
Podcast
Jul 19, 2023
PurposeBeautiful Business
How investment in suicide awareness can transform businesses
Listen here
Article
Jul 17, 2023
Agencies
Meet the experts: Agency Profit Programme 2023
Read more
Article
Jun 30, 2023
PurposeBeautiful Business
June's highlights from the Beautiful Business Community
Read more
Article
Jun 30, 2023
Financial Planning
A free guide to optimising your cash flow - with helpful resources
Read more
Podcast
Jun 28, 2023
PurposeBeautiful Business
Communicating with integrity: Building purposeful brands
Listen here
Podcast
Jun 21, 2023
Beautiful Business
Leading with empathy: Unlocking the challenges and benefits
Listen here
Podcast
Jun 14, 2023
PurposeStrategyBeautiful Business
The power and perils of pro bono projects
Listen here
Article
Jun 5, 2023
Financial PlanningTax
How to buy an electric car through a limited company
Read more
Video
Jun 5, 2023
Strategy
Webinar playback: How to work more ON your business, rather than in it
Watch now
Resource
Jun 1, 2023
BenchPressConsultancies
2023 BenchPress report for consultancies
Read more
Article
May 31, 2023
PurposeBeautiful Business
May's highlights from the Beautiful Business Community
Read more
Podcast
May 26, 2023
StrategyBeautiful Business
Understanding Gen Z's challenges for business leaders
Listen here
Video
May 24, 2023
PricingBenchPressAgencies
Watch: The Agency Pricing Benchmarks 2023
Watch now
Podcast
May 24, 2023
PurposeStrategyBeautiful Business
The power of systems thinking for a sustainability strategy
Listen here
Podcast
May 17, 2023
PurposeBeautiful Business
The power of stories - making a documentary of your social impact
Listen here
Podcast
May 10, 2023
StrategyBeautiful Business
How to grow and retain a loyal and empowered team for the long-term
Listen here
Article
May 2, 2023
PurposeBeautiful Business
April's highlights from the Beautiful Business Community
Read more
Podcast
May 2, 2023
PurposeBeautiful Business
The power of communicating with purpose
Listen here
Podcast
Apr 25, 2023
StrategyBeautiful Business
Why business leaders should be fully immersed in insight and engagement
Listen here
Podcast
Apr 19, 2023
StrategyBeautiful Business
The power of the ‘7 P’s’ and the PQualizer
Listen here
Podcast
Apr 11, 2023
PurposeStrategyBeautiful Business
Mentoring and why it's essential as a leader
Listen here
Resource
Apr 10, 2023
BenchPressStrategyAgencies
BenchPress reports 2023
Read more
Article
Mar 31, 2023
Financial Planning
How to change your business address
Read more
Podcast
Mar 31, 2023
PurposeStrategyBeautiful Business
Achieving net zero in a remote working world
Listen here
Podcast
Mar 29, 2023
StrategyBeautiful Business
How to create client service superheroes
Listen here
Article
Mar 24, 2023
StrategyAgencies
Maximising the value of your agency business
Read more
Article
Mar 24, 2023
BenchPress
State of the Agency Nation report 2023
Download
Podcast
Mar 22, 2023
StrategyBeautiful Business
Unlocking the power of conscious leadership
Listen here
Article
Mar 15, 2023
Financial Planning
Spring Budget 2023
Read more
Podcast
Mar 15, 2023
StrategyBeautiful Business
Why self development needs to be part of your sustainability strategy
Listen here
Article
Mar 14, 2023
PricingAgencies
How to work out a client's budget
Read more
Podcast
Mar 8, 2023
StrategyBeautiful Business
The role business leaders must play to inspire change and enable action
Listen here
Resource
Mar 3, 2023
StrategyConsultancies
Check out the Consultancy Growth Network
Read more
Podcast
Mar 1, 2023
PurposeBeautiful Business
From redundancy to creating social good
Listen here
Podcast
Feb 22, 2023
StrategyBeautiful Business
The future of work and what leaders need to think about right now
Listen here
Podcast
Feb 15, 2023
PurposeBeautiful Business
Understanding how to tell your purposeful story
Listen here
Article
Feb 13, 2023
Financial PlanningTax
What is SEIS and EIS?
Read more
Podcast
Feb 8, 2023
StrategyBeautiful Business
Looking after yourself as a leader
Listen here
Article
Feb 7, 2023
Strategy
Five winning growth strategies for 2023
Read more
Video
Feb 6, 2023
BenchPress
Why take part in the BenchPress survey?
Watch now
Resource
Feb 1, 2023
Profit
The Agency Profit Guide
Download
Podcast
Feb 1, 2023
StrategyBeautiful Business
Bringing emotional intelligence into the world of work and beyond
Listen here
Podcast
Jan 18, 2023
StrategyBeautiful Business
Finding, attracting and keeping the right talent in your business
Listen here
Podcast
Jan 11, 2023
PurposeBeautiful Business
The power of culture when building a Beautiful Business
Listen here
Video
Dec 30, 2022
Strategy
Webinar: Five winning habits for 2023
Watch now
Podcast
Dec 21, 2022
StrategyBeautiful Business
How to succeed without exclusivity
Listen here
Podcast
Dec 14, 2022
StrategyBeautiful Business
How to nurture high-performing teams with a culture of trust
Listen here
Article
Dec 12, 2022
Profit
Gross Profit vs Net Profit: Which is more important for your business?
Read more
Podcast
Dec 7, 2022
PurposeBeautiful Business
Leadership lessons and pursuing purpose with passion
Listen here
Video
Dec 5, 2022
ProfitFinancial Planning
Workshop: Carrying out a Finance & Profit Audit
Watch now
Podcast
Nov 30, 2022
StrategyBeautiful Business
Leading with inclusivity and driving change through communications
Listen here
Podcast
Nov 23, 2022
StrategyBeautiful Business
Overcoming tough times with powerful business values
Listen here
Article
Nov 17, 2022
Financial Planning
Autumn Statement 2022: What it means for you and your business
Read more
Article
Nov 16, 2022
Financial PlanningTax
How to set up a payment plan for your taxes with HMRC
Read more
Podcast
Nov 16, 2022
StrategyBeautiful Business
How to create a business that engages your team
Listen here
Podcast
Nov 9, 2022
PurposeBeautiful Business
How service-based businesses can help save the planet
Listen here
Podcast
Nov 2, 2022
StrategyBeautiful Business
How to build a beautiful team and client list to enable success
Listen here
Podcast
Oct 26, 2022
PurposeBeautiful Business
Being tenacious in pursuit of the best possible product
Listen here
Article
Oct 19, 2022
Financial Planning
Twists & U-Turns | The latest on the 2022 Mini-Budget
Read more
Podcast
Oct 17, 2022
StrategyBeautiful Business
Scaling your impact
Listen here
Podcast
Oct 12, 2022
PurposeBeautiful Business
Leading with authenticity
Listen here
Podcast
Oct 5, 2022
PurposeBeautiful Business
Giving back - the business benefits of taking on pro bono projects
Listen here
Podcast
Sep 27, 2022
PurposeBeautiful Business
Attracting and engaging clients with a defined purpose
Listen here
Article
Sep 23, 2022
Financial Planning
2022 Mini-Budget - Wow Commentary
Read more
Article
Sep 21, 2022
R&DTax
Myth-busting R&D - 5 common misconceptions
Read more
Podcast
Sep 14, 2022
PurposeBeautiful Business
Nurturing teams and creating strong culture in your business
Listen here
Podcast
Sep 7, 2022
PurposeBeautiful Business
Standing by your values, and employee wellbeing for sustainable success
Listen here
Article
Aug 31, 2022
Financial Planning
Five game-changing recession lessons
Read more
Podcast
Aug 30, 2022
PurposeBeautiful Business
Making volunteering time effective
Listen here
Podcast
Aug 24, 2022
PurposeBeautiful Business
Why business leaders should create joy and unity in local communities
Listen here
Podcast
Aug 17, 2022
PurposeBeautiful Business
Creating the UK's first plastic negative, plant-based chocolate
Listen here
Podcast
Aug 9, 2022
PurposeBeautiful Business
Doing good and feeling good: delivering impact and sustainable growth
Listen here
Article
Aug 8, 2022
Financial Planning
Our guide to owning a property portfolio
Read more
Podcast
Aug 3, 2022
PurposeBeautiful Business
The path to net zero carbon emissions for business owners
Listen here
Video
Aug 1, 2022
PurposeBeautiful Business
Why are initiatives like Beautiful Business important?
Watch now
Podcast
Jul 26, 2022
StrategyAgenciesBeautiful Business
Building workplace culture and delivering impact to your local community
Listen here
Podcast
Jul 19, 2022
PurposeProfitBeautiful Business
Balancing profit and purpose, and finding opportunities to save the planet
Listen here
Video
Jul 4, 2022
BenchPress
Watch 2022's new business benchmarks for agencies
Watch now
Video
Jul 4, 2022
BenchPress
Watch 2022's recruitment and retention benchmarks for agencies
Watch now
Article
Jun 2, 2022
Financial PlanningTax
Top tips to help you understand inheritance tax in the UK
Read more
Article
May 31, 2022
BenchPressAgencies
The #1 challenge for agencies right now
Read more
Article
May 26, 2022
StrategyPeople
How to help your team with the cost of living crisis
Read more
Resource
Mar 21, 2022
BenchPressAgencies
BenchPress 2022: New Business Benchmarks for agencies under £1m
Download here
Resource
Mar 21, 2022
BenchPressAgencies
BenchPress 2022: Benchmarks for agencies £1m+
Download here
Resource
Mar 21, 2022
BenchPressAgencies
BenchPress 2022: Benchmarks for agencies under £1m
Download here
Resource
Mar 21, 2022
BenchPressAgencies
BenchPress 2022: Recruitment & Retention Benchmarks for agencies under £1m
Download here
Resource
Mar 21, 2022
BenchPressAgencies
BenchPress 2022: Recruitment & Retention Benchmarks for agencies £1m+
Download here
Resource
Mar 21, 2022
BenchPressAgencies
BenchPress 2022: New Business Benchmarks for agencies £1m+
Download here
Article
Dec 3, 2021
PurposeBeautiful Business
Business Beautiful update #10
Read more
Article
Nov 28, 2021
StrategyTax
Tax implications for non-resident employees
Read more
Article
Oct 27, 2021
Financial Planning
Autumn Budget 2021: What it means for you at a glance
Read more
Article
Oct 14, 2021
PurposeBeautiful Business
Business Beautiful update #9
Read more
Article
Jul 7, 2021
PurposeBeautiful Business
Business Beautiful update #8
Read more
Video
Jul 5, 2021
PricingAgencies
Video: How to get more clients on retainers
Watch now
Article
Jun 24, 2021
Strategy
What small business need during the pandemic
Read more
Article
Jun 1, 2021
Financial Planning
38 financial planning tips to put your mind at ease
Read more
Article
May 26, 2021
Financial Planning
How can business owners get a mortgage?
Read more
Article
May 14, 2021
PurposeBeautiful Business
Business Beautiful update #7
Read more
Resource
Mar 22, 2021
BenchPressAgencies
BenchPress 2021: Benchmarks for agencies in the South
Download here
Resource
Mar 22, 2021
BenchPressAgencies
BenchPress 2021: Benchmarks for Central & Eastern agencies
Download here
Resource
Mar 22, 2021
BenchPressAgencies
BenchPress 2021: Benchmarks for agencies in Bristol
Download here
Resource
Mar 22, 2021
BenchPressAgencies
BenchPress 2021: Benchmarks for agencies under £1m
Download here
Resource
Mar 22, 2021
BenchPressAgencies
BenchPress 2021: Benchmarks for agencies £1m+
Download here
Resource
Mar 22, 2021
BenchPressAgencies
BenchPress 2021: Benchmarks for agencies in London
Download here
Resource
Mar 22, 2021
BenchPressAgencies
BenchPress 2021: Benchmarks for agencies in Scotland
Download here
Resource
Mar 22, 2021
BenchPressAgencies
BenchPress 2021: Benchmarks for agencies in the North
Download here
Resource
Mar 22, 2021
BenchPressAgencies
BenchPress 2021: Benchmarks for agencies in Cardiff
Download here
Article
Mar 12, 2021
PurposeBeautiful Business
Business Beautiful update #6
Read more
Resource
Mar 23, 2020
BenchPressAgencies
Download: BenchPress: 2020 Reports
Download here
Resource
Mar 21, 2019
BenchPressAgencies
Download: BenchPress: 2019 Report
Download here
Resource
Mar 5, 2018
BenchPressAgencies
Download: BenchPress: 2018 Report
Download here
Resource
Mar 6, 2017
BenchPressAgencies
Download: BenchPress: 2017 Report
Download here
Resource
Mar 1, 2016
BenchPressAgencies
Download: BenchPress: 2016 Report
Download here
Resource
Mar 2, 2015
BenchPressAgencies
Download: BenchPress: 2015 Report
Download here
Resource
Mar 3, 2014
BenchPressAgencies
Download: BenchPress: 2014 Report
Download here
Resource
Mar 4, 2013
BenchPressAgencies
Download: BenchPress: 2013 Report
Download here
Resource
Mar 5, 2012
BenchPressAgencies
Download: BenchPress: 2012 Report
Download here
