Barefoot business is a support network and membership organisation for small business owners who set up in business because they wanted to change their world and become happier people. Barefoot business owners want to work in a place they love, doing something they care about, without sacrificing their home and family life. They might never have the biggest turnover, but they will be happy.

You won't find information on these pages about the nuts and bolts of how to structure your cash flow forecast, or the details of disciplinary processes, because there are tons of resources already out there with this kind of information. We are here to support you on the other side of business ownership - the relationship and emotional issues that keep you awake at night. We will be looking to you to tell us how you have overcome problems, and made running your business a great way to live your life.

Don't worry, we practice what we preach and are currently a two-person team trying to do something great and be happy shiny people from an attic in Macclesfield with toddlers scratching at the door. We would like to grow a little bit more, and you can keep track of us in our business blog.