Business growth
Tuesday, 17 December 2019
Getting your business in shape for Christmas
Holidays are coming (can you see the Coca-Cola truck?) and it’s the busiest time of the year for businesses, so it’s not a season you want to miss out on. In fact, did you know, UK shoppers spend an average of £567 each on presents, totalling a whopping £19 billion over the festive season? So, what can you do to ensure your business gets a slice of that mince pie? We’ve put together seven top tips on how you can get your business ready for a fruitful Christmas period.
Wednesday, 23 October 2019
How to make your independent business more environmentally friendly
It’s no secret (unless you’re a certain blonde-haired president) that climate change is a real issue facing today’s world. But, you could be forgiven for thinking that tackling the carbon footprint of businesses is more the responsibility of corporate giants than SMEs. After all, they’ll be having a greater impact, right? Wrong. Global warming is everyone’s responsibility and everyone can make a difference. Big or small, every effort is significant.
Friday, 18 October 2019
Small business conferences to attend in 2020
A conference is a constructive opportunity to encounter fresh perspectives and innovative ideas, as well as networking with other people in your field. No matter how experienced you are in business, there is always something new to learn. Whether you’re looking to expand your knowledge, find solutions to problems, present your ideas or make new contacts, industry conferences can help small business owners feel more integrated into the professional community. Looking ahead to 2020, we’ve rounded up 10 small business conferences designed to give entrepreneurs the edge.
Tuesday, 08 October 2019
How to get involved with your local business community
Small businesses are the bedrock of local communities and when it comes to engaging with yours, the buck works both ways. For you as an owner, it does wonders for your reputation, exposes your name to new eyes and opens the door to more sales. And for the community, it provides a sense of giving back. People up and down the country go out of their way to buy from local SMEs over large franchises so if you give them a reason to, they’d revel in the opportunity.
Friday, 27 September 2019
7 documentaries every small business owner needs to see
Inspiration comes from everywhere. It might be a conversation you overheard at your local coffee shop, an idea that sprung to you in the shower, a competitor that’s leading the way...or a documentary you cosy up to on a Saturday night. Well, if you need a bit of direction when it comes to what you put on the box, look no further, because here are seven contenders that might help you conjure up your next business move.
Wednesday, 25 September 2019
5 big brands that have reinvented themselves
Whether you’re killing it in the business world or not, evolving your company is paramount to your success because the market’s constantly changing - whatever industry you’re in. So, whether it’s what you sell, how you sell it or the way you position yourself, to stay competitive, you’ve got to move with it. Need a bit of inspiration? Here are five big brands who’ve shown us all how it’s done.
