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To run a successful local business, you need determination and hard work as a minimum. You also need to offer high quality services or products and be competitively priced. In addition, you must have an up to date website presence,
We’re in the middle of a disruptive business cycle, with small start-ups challenging big players in sectors across the board. Entrepreneurs are offering new twists on established business models and contributing innovative solutions, meaning markets are currently changing at speed.
Using financial models to forward plan for potential business outcomes used to be reserved for big businesses only. Modern accountancy is changing that landscape and making scenario planning relevant for even small businesses. Developing technologies While small businesses used to
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect on 25 May 2018. As there’s now less than a year to go until enforcement, small businesses need to find ways to take advantage of the opportunities the changes will bring.
A recent survey shows that consumers using the internet are becoming more demanding. Around 60% of people who buy goods and services online report less loyalty towards brands with poor app and web performance. The survey was undertaken by performance
We’re excluding London from this rundown, which uses data from the the Start-Up Cities Index 2017. The list was drawn up based on a number of criteria including official data on house prices, commercial rent prices, business survival rates and
Tax issues for small business owners can be a cause of considerable worry – the area can seem obscure and hard to understand. But while it’s true that there is the potential for pitfalls for those who don’t know what
It’s the moment that many entrepreneurs dream of – the chance to put their valuable business up for sale and to move on to their next challenge. But for many it’s also a difficult time – it’s easy to become
Should your business be giving equity to employees as incentives? Share options have become popular with start-up and small businesses, but is it the right way to attract new staff and reward existing employees? There’s often confusion surrounding what exactly
Traditional forms of lending from banks are declining when it comes to business funding. A dramatic change in the ease of access to business funding occurred following the credit crunch in 2007. Ten years on, it’s still extremely difficult for
If you run a small business, as your company grows you will need to develop a skilled team to help your company thrive. But it can be hard to implement a robust hiring policy, without cutting too deeply into your
If you are starting a small business, and you are looking to deal in financial products, nine times out of ten you will have to become authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to trade legally in the UK. Helping
In a world where consumers are increasingly using digital channels, such as company websites and social media profiles, to engage with businesses, it is crucial that you create a strong online presence. This will allow your enterprise to connect with
If you have decided to take control of your own future and form a limited company, you may want to think about writing a shareholder’s agreement now, rather than waiting until later in your firm’s life cycle. Explaining further, Turner
If you set up a small business and work hard, there may come a day when you have the means to take your company to the next level and increase your profits. One of the best ways to do this
It is one thing to become your own boss and start a business – it is quite another to take your company to the next level, so you can find new customers and increase profit margins. It is a good
The digital economy has provided you with new opportunities as a business owner, as you can engage customers easily online. But it is vital that you implement measures to shield your company from cyber-crime, which is becoming an increasingly prominent
It is crucial that you ensure your business’ cash flow is robust. You can have a really profitable firm, but profit can often be tied up in your business. So without a healthy cash flow, you will not have the
One of the dates you should have marked in your calendar this year was 1st April. On this day, the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates rose, imposing additional costs on your business, which you will need to
It is important to interact with your customers online, to secure new and repeat business in the digital age. You can set up digital assets, such as a company website and social media profiles to achieve this aim, but this