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Advice on growing your small and medium sized business, SME, in the UK. Hiring and managing staff and finance plus marketing all on one website
How to deal with a rapid increase in growth for your SME
The one goal all businesses have when they start out is to be as successful as possible. Therefore, you’d think a rapid growth in your SME would be a good thing.
Why start-ups and SMEs need to learn how to delegate
For entrepreneurs and small-business owners, delegating to others requires a big leap of faith. But the startups grow and become successful are the ones that learn how to work as a team.
Top tips for unlocking the true potential of ‘Brand Britain’
Thanks to its long and rich history, Britain enjoys a strong reputation all over the world – and this extends to British businesses and products.
The Gig Economy: Two Issues to Overcome in Order to Thrive
The ever changing political and economic environment, the growing concerns over job security and technology advancements over the last half a century have created the new ‘gig economy’.
Why auditors are important for any SME owner
Running a small business or medium sized enterprise requires you to wear a lot of hats, but also means knowing when it is important to seek help from a third party. Auditors are one such expert service that is especially important.
How businesses can benefit from an employee engagement programme
Employees are a business’ most valuable asset. This is something that rings true for companies in every sector, and for SMEs in particular it is especially important.
6 reasons why you should invest in training
A survey of more than 1,400 people found that almost half of them didn’t believe that their employer was offering them enough learning and development opportunities.
Change is inevitable – progress is not
As baby teeth are replaced by new ones parents can console themselves that the pain involved is a sign of progress. By contrast, a CEO will know that the pain involved in implementing change is not always the harbinger of progress. How can we maximise progress with the minimum of pain?
Channelling your retail success to real growth
Taking your profitable startup to the next level in retail is an exciting process, but it can also present you with new challenges.
Overcome your ego and watch your business flourish
How well our business performs depends very much on the state of our mind.
Breathe fire into your image with tips from the dragons’ publicist
You too could be a household name with a bank balance to die for, says one of the UK’s top PRs.
5 insider password hacks to help boost your cyber security
With so many high profile data breaches over the last 12 months, from Sports Direct to mobile network Three and online retailer Kiddicare, businesses large and small have focused on boosting their cyber security.
Is your business ready to expand to a second location?
If you’re considering expanding your current business to a second location there are numerous positives and negatives that need to be scrutinized prior to taking the leap.
Are you one of the 88% of industry professionals using online collaboration tools?
In recent years, and with the advancement of technology, there has been a shift towards increasingly global teams.
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