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Spring clean your business finances and tax admin

Date: 18 March 2024

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The future of business plans: the benefits of using AI

Date: 9 February 2024

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A small business owner is using apps and online tools to get work done
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15 ways to boost efficiency and cut business costs

Running your own business can be busy and stressful. Discover the apps and online tools that can boost your efficiency and cut your costs.

Date: 7 November 2023 By:

Two entrepreneurs are preparing their Christmas stock
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Six small business tips to thrive this Christmas

Christmas can be a key trading period for many small businesses. Get six top tips that can ensure your business capitalises on the festive period.

Date: 6 November 2023 By:

Out of Home advertising in Picadilly Circus, London.
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How Out of Home helps scale-up businesses build a brand

Discover how Out of Home (OOH) advertising can help small businesses reach their target audiences – not matter what that audience is.

Date: 23 October 2023 By:

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Ten steps to starting your own construction business

Starting a construction business can be more complicated than other start-ups due to the licences and permits required. This blog explains the ten steps to forming a construction business.

Date: 17 October 2023 By:

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14 ways sales automation can boost your business

Sales are the lifeblood of your business. Sales automation software can turbo-charge your sales, reducing admin, making customer information accessible and keeping your sales strategy on track.

Date: 9 October 2023 By:

A couple set a budget for their sole trader business
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How the self employed can budget for healthier cash flow

When spending exceeds income, sole traders can quickly get into financial trouble. Budgeting allows you to control your spending and costs and stay in the black.

Date: 6 October 2023 By:

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Protecting payment information and preventing fraud

Discover how marketplaces can protect customer payment information and prevent fraud simply by implementing the right marketplace payment solutions.

Date: 4 October 2023 By:

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Review of the language tool Makes You Fluent

Is Makes You Fluent the best way to learn languages?

Date: 27 September 2023 By:

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Assess the viability of electric vehicles for your business

Businesses are increasingly opting for electric vehicles thanks to their reduced environmental impact. But they are more expensive to buy initially. How can you work out if they are right for your business?

Date: 27 September 2023 By:

A customer service operative speaks to a customer via VoIP.
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Why start ups need a digital phone service - urgently

Traditional landlines are being switched off. Here's how and why small businesses need to make the switch to digital phone services sooner rather than later.

Date: 26 September 2023 By:

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Demystifying the shipping term FCL for small businesses

Shipping terms can be confusing – especially for novice international traders. In this article, we explain the difference between FCL and LCL and which option is right for your small business.

Date: 25 September 2023 By:

A marketing agency that specialises in small business marketing is formulating a marketing plan
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Four rules a start up marketing business should live by

Start up businesses are characterised by rapid growth, limited resources, and constant innovation. Any marketing agency working with a start up business needs to adhere to these rules.

Date: 21 September 2023 By:

Portrait of a young, black entrepreneur in his office
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How Millennials and Gen Z are redefining the business world

The entrepreneurial landscape is being transformed by the innovative approaches to business being adopted by millennials and Gen Z business founders.

Date: 21 September 2023 By:

Getting ready to complete a self assessment tax return
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How to prepare for your self assessment tax return

Do you need to file a self assessment tax return? Read this guide to preparing for the tax return including filing deadlines and the information you will need.

Date: 21 September 2023 By:

An audiologist tests the hearing of a young girl
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Eight steps to sustainably grow an audiology clinic

Discover how you can sustainably grow your audiology clinic in eight steps so that customer numbers increase, brand reputation improves and the company develops a secure foundation.

Date: 21 September 2023 By:

A personal selects the online personal development courses she wants to complete
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Future-proofing your career: the essential skills of tomorrow

Business and technology are always evolving. Consequently, you need to keep your skills and knowledge up to date. We look at the essential skills of tomorrow.

Date: 20 September 2023 By:

A man holds up a sign saying 'Cash flow is king'
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The importance of smart money management for new businesses

Smart money management is essential for any fledgling business. It lays the foundations for a business' growth trajectory, scalability and even its chances of survival. Find out how and why.

Date: 20 September 2023 By:

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