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IP to protect online industries

A boom in new and emerging online industries, has seen phrases such as Fintech, Blockchain, and UX Design become second nature. But with the rapid growth of online industries, are businesses forgetting...

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Launching your business on a budget – how I did it

Lee Murphy, Founder, Pandle, a cloud bookkeeping software provider shares how he pursued his dreams and launched a business So you want to start your own business. Perhaps you have a great idea, or you...

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How to use trade fairs to drive sales

  Karen Cutmore, Sales Manager at TFH Gazebos explains how SMEs should be using trade fairs to attract prospective clients and customers Trade fairs are a great opportunity to gain exposure, network...

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Feeling miserable at work? What to do if you’re stuck in a work rut

While most are happy at work, it’s essential that an unhappy minority are not left to fester. Kedge Martin, CEO Rutbusters warns that neglecting this avoidable issue not only leads to individual...

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Project collaboration: how can a work-space boost your team?

Effective project management is crucial for a business of any size, yet project collaboration can prove equally valuable, but may often be overlooked. Beth Hampson, Commercial Director, The Argyll Club...

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Clearing Workplace Clutter

Lizzie Grant, Professional Organiser at Simply Stuff Ltd. in collaboration with Yell.Com, offers 10 tips on workplace organisation Have a “clean desk policy” so that every employee has to clear their...

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The power of stories

Rebecca Pepper, member of Toastmasters International looks at the relevance of storytelling in making marketing messages memorable for business growth  You probably remember stories you were told as a...

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Small Business SEO: Questions on completing your own audit

As an SEO agency working with broad range of small and medium sized businesses in close proximity with business owners, Keith Hodges, Head of Search at POLARIS often gets asked about the long-term...

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Five things a brand needs to know when creating a press page

What should you put on my media enquiries or your company press page? People don’t often realise just how important this page actually is. Holly Pither, MD and founder of Tribe PR advises. If a...

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Do’s and don’ts of transporting packaged products

For companies that need to package and transport goods in bulk, it’s essential that products arrive at their destination in perfect condition. But without the required equipment or expertise, doing...

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Retire earlier

If you’d like to retire sooner, here are five rules you need to follow – and they are probably not what you’re thinking 1. Let the markets work for you With more than 98 million trades a day, across...

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CSR and the art of securing loyalty

The fact is that, Corporate Social Responsibility doesn’t always top the list of a start-up’s agenda. Steve Edgell, MD, Cycle Solutions, looks at the business case for caring, and how to achieve it at...

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What route can I take to rescue my struggling business?

Guest post by Keith Tully By cutting the cycle of deterioration in its track, you can slow down mounting debts from biting into your cashflow, fine-tune credit control measures and restructure your...

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The value of ensuring many happy returns

More eight in ten online shoppers would turn their back on a retailer after a bad returns experience. That’s according to new research which highlights the power of returns as a customer acquisition...

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Scores sign up to North West green pledge

More than 80 North West businesses have signed up to a first-of-its-kind research and development programme for low carbon innovation. Eco-I North West is a £14 million initiative offering SMEs in any...

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Alert over food waste crisis

Businesses in the food service sector will not achieve carbon net zero goals without taking urgent action on food waste, according to the catering and facilities management business Sodexo. After...

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Helping micro businesses thrive online

Gordon Plant, VP of Product at BaseKit, on the benefits of the ‘open ecosystem’ for small businesses Starting and growing a successful online business is not without its challenges. And while...

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