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Annual Donut survey reveals positive picture

Date: 10 April 2024

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Spring clean your business finances and tax admin

Date: 18 March 2024

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A female coach mentors a group of young entrepreneurs
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How corporate accelerator programs empower start ups

Corporate accelerator programs bridge the gap between established companies and innovative start up businesses. Discover how they can help build sustainable businesses in our guide.

Date: 27 July 2023 By:

A male telesales operator talks a customer through their options
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Why your start up needs guided selling to scale successfully

These days, customers expect a personalised, curated buying experience – and that's where guided selling comes in. Discover how it can help you scale your business.

Date: 25 July 2023 By:

A small business team are working on their growth strategy
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Strategies for scaling a business on a budget

Discover how you can scale your start up business without a sizeable injection of cash and watch your business grow with these strategies for growth.

Date: 24 July 2023 By:

Mini digger
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Starting a mini digger hire business at a young age

This handy blog delves into the mini digger hire industry and explains why so many young entrepreneurs are turning to the niche sector to start their business empires.

Date: 21 July 2023 By:

Cutting the ribbon to open a new business
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What you need to know when starting your own business

Starting a new business will mean you need to get your head around a number of key issues. We look at the seven most important aspects you need to take into account.

Date: 19 July 2023 By:

A woman investigates the various online finance options
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Leveraging online platforms to raise start up capital

Raising start up finance has always been challenging. Without a proven track record, it is difficult for start ups to secure funding. Online platforms have opened new finance options for start ups.

Date: 18 July 2023 By:

A multicultural team share pizza Friday at work
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The role of competitive employee benefits

Employee remuneration is more than a simple paycheque at the end of the month. These days, employees expect a range of flexible benefits as part of the package.

Date: 14 July 2023 By:

An influencer unpackages a new product for her followers
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How packaging enhances the customer experience

Your packaging doesn't just get your product safely from A to B. It can be a powerful tool in boosting the customer experience and improving brand awareness.

Date: 12 July 2023 By:

A young entrepreneur contemplates protecting his IP
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The power of intellectual property for start ups

A small business' intellectual property can be a key differentiator and crucial to its success. Here are seven reasons you should invest in your IP protection.

Date: 12 July 2023 By:

A young businessman puts his hand out to welcome a new recruit.
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Five ways to improve the onboarding process

A robust onboarding process helps new hires quickly settle into their roles and integrates them into the company culture. Here are five tips to improve the onboarding process.

Date: 7 July 2023 By:

A man is using an app on his mobile phone
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App development for start ups: ten benefits

Discover the many benefits of developing an app for your start up business from extended market reach to increased monetisation options.

Date: 5 July 2023 By:

A bearded ethical hacker runs a penetration test for a small business
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Why are ethical hackers important for business

Hacking has a bad reputation but ethical hackers can play an essential role in helping businesses assess the security of their software and systems.

Date: 5 July 2023 By:

A successful entrepreneur
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Are you cut out to be an entrepreneur?

Anyone can become an entrepreneur, but success is not always guaranteed. We share five hard and five soft skills that can make success more likely.

Date: 27 June 2023 By:

A young adult has started his own business
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Tips for starting a business aged between 16-24

Just 1% of UK business founders are aged under 20 but there's no reason why more young entrepreneurs shouldn't follow suit. We share top tips for young founders and sources of support and grants.

Date: 14 June 2023 By:

A woman relaxes in her luxury hotel bedroom
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Essential steps to starting a luxury hotel

Do you dream of owning and running a luxury, boutique hotel? We share seven steps to starting a successful luxury hotel.

Date: 13 June 2023 By:

A group of small business employees using new tech
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The role of technology in boosting workplace efficiency

There's no question that technology can boost efficiency and productivity and cut costs. We look at how digital tools can boost company performance and how they can be effectively deployed.

Date: 26 May 2023 By:

A woman is having a Zoom meeting with a colleague
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Hybrid work is here to stay

Hybrid working is here to stay. Discover the benefits of hybrid working and how you can effectively introduce it to your business.

Date: 24 May 2023 By:

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