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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
The six habits of happy people
As a society we can be somewhat obsessive in our pursuit of happiness. A Google search for “happiness” yields in the order of 152 million results.
Creating sustainable change
When organisations commit to creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace, often one of the first steps is finding out which companies are doing good work in this area, what’s worked well and what can be replicated.
Online casinos are moving towards dedicated Apps today
Online casinos moving towards dedicated Apps means a lot of different things for the business. For one thing, it shows that the business has entered a new stage.
Christmas Versus Black Friday – The Most Important Dates In The Retail Calendar
Whilst most people were enjoying the last rays of summer, retailers are already thinking ahead to the Christmas sales.
How to get your website right
Vital to your business success is ensuring your website is multi-use across all devices, but this does require careful planning – says Sharon Stevens-Cash, director of Derby-based Gravity Digital. Here’s how to get it right.
How to prepare for Small Business Saturday 2016
Small Business Saturday is a nationwide event that happens once a year. It usually falls on the first Saturday in December and this year it falls on December 3rd. The idea behind the event is to inspire the British public to shop at small, independent businesses, rather than large chains for at least one day.
5 Tips for Managing Your Time Efficiently in the Workplace
Time is money, so the necessity to manage your time efficiently is crucial, especially in a busy working environment.
The IPA Bellwether Report: bright times ahead for eCommerce performance marketing
The IPA Bellwether Report tells you everything you need to know about what’s happening in the world of marketing.
Government incentives for investors in new businesses
One of the problems facing new start-ups is raising enough capital to get the business going. This can be difficult for a business that doesn’t have existing profits to draw upon.
Digital Comics, Converted for Free
Come on, who doesn’t love comic books? They are a staple in many people’s lives, especially during their youth.
The smart business response to disruptive innovation
You hear the words “disruptive technology” or “disruptive innovation” being bandied around quite a lot these days.
Where is the love?
For any small business, it is the owners that define the company’s voice and vision. It is their quirks, passion and expertise that inspire staff and secure customers. Yet far too many innovative, inspiring businesses mask their true nature by opting for a generic website. The misalignment between the energy of the business owner and the blandness of this essential business portal is stark.
The top four apps to eliminate distractions and become more productive
The online content that constantly pops up on our phones, emails, and social media channels can be the most challenging part of a productive workflow. These distractions can be hard to avoid, particularly when you’re putting off a challenging or dull task.
The three top complaints customers have with companies – and how to fix them!
When do we as customers complain? When it matters, when we have been let down, when we did not get what we expected. In short to trigger a big enough reaction that we as a customer decide it is worth the effort and time to complain.
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