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...
View ArticleLaunching 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...
View ArticleHow 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...
View ArticleFeeling 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...
View ArticleProject 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...
View ArticleClearing 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...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleSmall 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...
View ArticleFive 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...
View ArticleDo’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...
View ArticleRetire 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...
View ArticleCSR 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...
View ArticleWhat 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...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleScores 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...
View ArticleAlert 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...
View ArticleHelping 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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