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Think big: How to unlock new areas of your market
Although you’re trading, that doesn’t mean you’ve fully exploited your market. Some areas you might be ignoring, and how to harness their potential.
Date: 24 January 2020 By:
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Three golden rules to help you convert 90% of your leads
Three golden rules to help tradespeople convert more leads and win more business
Date: 23 January 2020 By:
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Podcast - exporting and the role of export finance
Interview with David Priestley, Head of Export Finance Managers at UKEF and Adam Castleton CEO of Startle about the challenges of exporting and obtaining export finance.
Date: 17 December 2019 By:
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Designing your own business cards - three essentials
Designing a business card can be easy with online card templates - but how can you choose the best provider? Look for these three features.
Date: 4 December 2019 By:
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Essential marketing tips for start-ups
All successful small businesses need to understand their audience, market, value proposition and more. Here’s a quick guide to getting started.
Date: 22 November 2019 By:
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How your hosting provider can affect WordPress site security
If you’re building a WordPress site for your start-up, you need to choose a hosting provider. Your options, and how each one compares for security.
Date: 4 November 2019 By:
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Where to start with multi-channel marketing
Getting customers flocking to your online business is more complicated than just offering quality products. Why multi-channel marketing is a must.
Date: 11 September 2019 By:
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What impact will Brexit have on supply chains?
The post-Brexit future for many UK industries remains uncertain - and supply chains aren't immune to the risks. Is there any light on the horizon?
Date: 2 September 2019 By:
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SEO - six absolute must-haves for your small business
Finding time to digest conflicting advice on SEO can be tough when you're running a business. Cut the confusion and focus on these six key measures.
Date: 6 June 2019 By:
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How to make your work-from-home business look professional
There are millions of home-based businesses in the UK. Here are some tips for those businesses on appearing more professional and established.
Date: 25 April 2019 By:
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Ten ways video marketing can help your business grow
Video marketing is no longer the preserve of big firms. Anyone can make a quick and cheap video and video marketing can help you grow your business.
Date: 5 April 2019 By:
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Do you need to hire an SEO agency?
Many transactions these days start with a quick Google. How the SEO professionals can help you get your site noticed by the search engines.
Date: 7 February 2019 By:
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Realise the American dream with your UK business
Expanding to the US could be the making of many a British business - but it's not a simple task. How to check whether the signs are right for success.
Date: 19 November 2018 By:
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Get started selling with Amazon FBA - infographic
Businesses that sell via Amazon's fulfilment programme see great results - if they put in the work. This infographic walks you through the key steps.
Date: 8 November 2018 By:
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How to deliver bad feedback to employees
If a staff member does a really poor job, or makes a serious mistake, it can be an emotionally-charged situation. How to feed back constructively.
Date: 26 October 2018 By:
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Delivering better customer service by phone
When customers need help fast, nothing beats a phone call to your friendly support team. Try these three tools to supercharge your service.
Date: 19 October 2018 By:
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Should your workspace reflect your brand?
Successful branding means creating a consistent visual language - both online and off. How your office space can reinforce your brand identity.
Date: 17 October 2018 By: