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Business advice to help you grow your SME and small & medium sized company and help you grow your company
What does it mean to have Business Skills in the 21st Century?
The structure of business has changed considerably. In the past there were those in the company with strategic roles who set policy, and there were those who implemented them. Exercising good business skills was mostly a matter of following direction.
5 ways introverts can make a great first impression
If you feel awkward at social gatherings, these five easy steps will help you meet people and make connections.
64% of SMEs suffer late payments of up to £15,000 a year: Here’s how to tackle them
It is common knowledge that cash flow in SMEs has been an issue for a number of years, but a new study by MLP Law suggests that it’s still one of the biggest headaches facing SMEs.
Dropbox, Google Drive or iCloud: Which Should I Choose for My Business?
A great file sharing service is one of the building blocks of a great business, and so finding the right one is a big decision.
Improving value through financial and tax due diligence
Whether a business’s planned exit route is via a trade sale, management buy out or an IPO, there are two key financial elements that will enhance value:
Five Crucial Fintech Trends for Small Businesses
Those who are buying in to “disruptive” technologies have figured out how to stay ahead of the fast global market. According to a recent report by CB Insights, funding for fintech in 2015 will soon pass the $12.4 billion raised in 2014.
Stand up for service
In his latest article, John Ritchie, CEO of Ellipse, takes a closer look at customer service.
Tweet your way to the top: grow your business with social media
The days where a leaflet through your front door would get your business going are long gone. Ever since Zuckerberg, the advertising game has changed, and changed for good. Now, your Twitter feed or Facebook timeline is littered with promotions from companies, both big and small, trying to sell you their product. So, the overriding question for any start-up is, what’s the trick behind growing your business through social media?
3 ways to ace your business management skills
When you think of a business manager, chances are you conjure a confident, well-dressed go-getter in your mind. They’ve got the jet-setting lifestyle of an airline pilot, the charisma of a world leading politician and the knowhow of a science boffin.
How to nail your in-store marketing in a small store
Whilst effective marketing strategies can drive potential customers into your store, in-store marketing is often what nudges these prospects into converted customers whilst also driving add-on sales.
4 ways to finance your small business that don’t involve a bank loan
When it comes to financing a small business so it can grow and expand, it’s easy to see the attraction of a bank loan.
Is your business ready for Ofcom’s new ‘UK Calling’?
One of the biggest changes in a decade to the cost of the telecoms calls for businesses is coming on the 1st July – but very few are ready for it.
Turn your stress into your strength
It is estimated that the average person feels stressed around about 14 times a day. So when you need to succeed and be productive, how do you cope in order to be successful?
Eight tips for taming terror
Transforming presentation nerves into confident communication
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