As introduced earlier in this series of articles, the sale of a business is a process with a timeline.
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Dealing with cashflow problems
Cashflow is consistently cited as one of the biggest challenges facing SMEs and advice about what to do about it abounds. But, have you ever stopped to consider how to be about it?
Don’t forget about offline
When anyone jumps into the world of small business ownership, they are taking a big risk. Due to advancements in technology, marketplaces have become both larger and smaller at the same time, and as a result, have become more competitive.
Don’t wait until New Year to make your business resolutions
The festive season is just around the corner, which means it’s not long until the New Year arrives – bringing with it the inevitable dilemma about whether you need to make any resolutions to change your life, or business, for the better.
How to improve your resilience
With change now a constant and ever present part of working life, personal resilience is fast becoming an essential attribute of effective leadership.
Business celebrities support first ever national mentoring day
Following the buzz that a new National Mentoring Day was to grace the UK events calendar, the influx of support has ensured this new awareness day is here to stay. Alongside a nationwide ‘get involved programme’, a celebratory inaugural summit event took place during the afternoon of at the RockStar hubs in London on the 27th October.
4 investment options other than buying stocks & shares
If you want to invest your money in smart ways, you may have considered investing in the stock market and purchasing various stocks and shares. But the problem with doing that is the fact that you’re taking a high risk with your money
Why innovation holds the key to business success
When changes occur that impact a business such as market developments, a shift in customer demand or technological advancements, a business must behave innovatively in order to adapt.
How to tackle those ‘difficult’ situations in the workplace
Supporting employees who are experiencing incidents of bullying, harassment or domestic violence can be a particular challenge for owners and managers of SMEs.
Avoiding ‘Hotel California’ security policies
Old security policies and rules often stick around long after they’ve outstayed their welcome. Kyle Wickert, Lead Solution Architect of Product & Deployment of AlgoSec shows how you can ensure they check out and leave, for good
If you can’t fire them you can’t manage them
Firing staff is a part of the job of being a manager. It is not the most enjoyable part – but it is most definitely
The top four trends in sales
Javier Peralta, UK country manager at ForceManager, discusses some of the key trends in sales and looks at how they will impact sales teams
International expansion: fiscal fantasy or the route to riches?
Expanding your business overseas is much simpler than many SME owners realise, Matt Barker of top tech company mpb.com shares his insights.
How to create a cohesive online-to-offline customer experience
Looking around your local high street you would think that physical shops were phasing out in favour of online shopping. However studies have shown that the internet has assisted the physical purchase of goods instore rather than hindered or deterred it.
The key to achieving a successful company sale
Whether you’re looking to retire, or want to sell your business to start a new investment, there are certain things you need to know about how to successfully get a company value calculation before you start crunching numbers.
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