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Business advice to help you grow your SME and small & medium sized company and help you grow your company
It’s new tax year time
Spring has sprung and the start of a new tax year is just around the corner. The government normally tweaks a few rates and regulations at the start of April but this year there is a bumper crop of changes coming up.
Actionable financial advice for entrepreneurs
It’s often said that the first twelve months can be make or break for many new businesses. But why do so many startups fail? There are many reasons, from a lack of planning to poor management, but one of the recurring factors that entrepreneurs cite revolves around finances. In order to get actionable advice on […]
Don’t leave line managers hanging
Dr Steve Boorman at Empactis examines the lack of tools available for line managers to deal with the complicated issues that lead to staff absence and health problems and the role technology can play in affecting change.
Risky business in a risky world
How do we get the balance between risk and safety right in an uncertain world? Adrian Lock from leadership institute, Roffey Park considers the options.
Coaching your way to success: Is there something in England’s approach to the Six Nations for businesses?
Following England’s unceremonious booting out from its own Rugby World Cup just a few months ago, the team certainly had a lot to prove in this year’s Six Nations Tournament. And so far – touch wood – they seem to be doing so.
The Power of Periscope
According to statistics 69% of consumer internet traffic will be video based by 2017.
Three steps to get your team on board with optimisation
Last year saw an increasing number of companies grasp the critical value of optimisation and with high quality A/B testing and personalisation cited as top priorities this year, the question is not whether optimisation is good for business – but rather how to convince everyone to pitch in with the effort.
Protecting your people when they have a health crisis – 1 in 32 in a year is not a remote risk
John Ritchie, Founder and Chief Executive of Ellipse, the digital group life and disability insurer, takes a look at the issue – and cost – of employers providing health catastrophe cover for their people.
Tax Planning: A Necessary Evil In Modern Times
The reason behind tax planning is to ensure all elements of your financial plan are covered, in the most tax effective way possible.
How to save on business tech this year
If you run a small or medium-sized business, then you will know all too well how important it is to make savings wherever possible. With the world of technology always evolving and moving forward, it can be hard to keep up with the latest trends and fashions when you are on a restrictive budget.
6 Habits of highly productive entrepreneurs
Being efficient and mindful of your time is key when it comes to becoming a successful entrepreneur. It’s important to know how and when you work best, so that you can best utilise your time and maximise your productivity.
Do you value PPC and SEO?
According to a recent survey undertaken by Climb Online, 90% of participating businesses consider both SEO and PPC to be significant to their overarching marketing strategy.
5 tips for spring cleaning your business in 2016
Now that the winter weather is starting to disappear, it’s a great time to start thinking about whether you can carry out some spring cleaning on your business to get you set for the rest of 2016.
Benefits of renting equipment
Whether it’s computers, photocopiers, printers or even furniture, many businesses decide that renting vital office equipment makes more practical and financial sense than buying it.
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