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Business advice to help you grow your SME and small & medium sized company and help you grow your company
An introverted route to success with Melitta Campbell
Most of the successful entrepreneurs across the world today class themselves as ‘introverted’. Read on to discover the pro’s, con’s and Melitta’s tips for success.
How taking care of yourself will help you take care of your business
For your business to truly thrive, it must be built on strong foundations. This does not only mean having a well thought out business plan, but ensuring that you are able to bring your best self to your business every day.
Deal slippage: avoiding a New Year hangover
There is always a rush to complete any outstanding deals before year end. Often, this isn’t realistic, and completion gets postponed to January.
How to stay in control if your business site crashes
For any business, having your website go down can cause significant revenue losses if they are not properly prepared.
External file transfers – do they need to be a risky business?
Nicole Lin, MD of Synology UK debates the future of file sharing issues and solutions facing business owners who support hybrid working.
Flexible working not a given right for employees
Employees seeking flexible working arrangements need to have completed a minimum of 26 weeks’ service for their employers before they are legally entitled to make a request.
What do you need to consider when selling your business?
Whilst we hear a lot about starting a business, it is not every day that we hear about leaving one.
Why now is a good time to invest in a business as we emerge from COVID-19
There is no doubt that virtually every industry has experienced significant changes and shifts throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Get over your fear and be confident making business presentations
Presentations giving you palpitations? Don’t let fear hold your business back from being rewarded for its success.
The supply chain crisis – A Business Continuity perspective
For a long time, Business Continuity professionals have bemoaned the lack of attention paid to the supply chain, despite its critical importance.
From Black Friday to the Festive Season: 8 tips for small businesses to stand-out
Every year, Black Friday kicks off a pivotal time of year for many small businesses – from independent retailers, to fully digital companies.
Seven ways to spot businesses greenwashing
Most of us are trying to be greener and for some that means seeking out brands and companies that are environmentally-friendly. But how can you check firms really are as green as they make out?
Key steps to ensuring your business complies with Natasha’s Law
Almost a month after Natasha’s Law came into effect, there have been reports that a number of businesses are still not labelling the ingredients in their products.
Co-bots not robots: The future of sales
No handshake, no deal. Life has been tough for sales people raised on face to face meetings and networking.
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