Hi, I’m James McBrearty.

In 2006 I left the corporate world and launched my own remote business from scratch with no clients and no safety net. That business, taxhelp uk com, still runs successfully today — almost entirely by email and online systems.

I’m the author of two books, Chocks Away and Power Climb, both endorsed by Ivan Misner, founder of BNI. My first online course attracted over 10,000 students and maintained a rating above 4 out of 5.

Through running my own company and years of networking (including as a BNI Director Consultant), I’ve worked with hundreds of small business owners and spoken with thousands more. I’ve seen the same patterns, mistakes, and opportunities appear time and again.

My teaching focuses on practical, low-risk ways to start and grow a side hustle or micro-business while keeping costs and time commitment under control. The systems I teach are the same ones I’ve used and refined for nearly 20 years.

I believe starting a business shouldn’t require gambling your savings or working 80-hour weeks. Clear goals, simple systems, and realistic planning make a huge difference.

If you’re looking for straightforward, experience-based guidance rather than hype, you’re in the right place.