Business growth
Tuesday, 23 February 2021
How to launch a safe and effective retail reopening
Hallelujah! Boris Johnson finally shared the news we’ve all been waiting for on February 22nd - how we’re going to come out of the other side of lockdown once and for all. Step two of the COVID recovery plan was shared along with the publication of the government’s updated COVID-19 advice which states all retailers throughout the UK can prepare to open their doors once more after April 12th.
Monday, 22 February 2021
The most popular activities in lockdown
On March 23rd 2020 Boris Johnson announced the first national lockdown in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Almost one year on, takepayments look back at the activities and hobbies that with the nation has taken up to keep themselves busy during the lockdowns.
Friday, 12 February 2021
Brilliant box sets small businesses can learn from
As lockdown continues, we’re sure you’re speaking to colleagues, friends and family about the next Netflix craze or that new Scandinavian show which is getting rave reviews. But with so many out there, where do you start? To make it easy, here are some of our favourite box sets, which we think have a few lessons for small business owners to boot.
Thursday, 11 February 2021
What can SMEs learn from boxing?
We could be about to see a sporting event for the ages: Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua - and we are incredibly excited about the prospect of seeing these two British heavyweight champions finally fight. So with this in headlines, it got us thinking. Can small businesses learn anything from the world of boxing?
Monday, 01 February 2021
How to create your business' mission statement
It can be tricky in a crowded marketplace to distinguish yourself and grab consumer attention, but there are tools at your disposal to give you an advantage, and one of these is your mission statement. In this guide we’ll take a deep dive into the world of mission statements, explain what they’re all about and the value they offer, plus how you can craft a top-notch one in four simple steps.
Friday, 22 January 2021
6 steps to virtually network effectively
A year ago business networking was very different. You could be in a room talking to countless people about your business and what you do. But with everything that has happened over the past 6 months, networking, like most things, has completely changed. Events in a pub or restaurant are now no longer possible. This has been replaced by events taking place over video applications such as Zoom.
Tuesday, 19 January 2021
How to set up payroll for your small business
Life as a small business owner is never dull - you’re always spinning multiple plates - so when the time comes to grow your workforce, take on employees, and start delegating some of your to-do list, it’s exciting. But as can often seem the case in business it’s not all fun and games, while you’re giving yourself less to do on the one hand, you’re adding an extra responsibility on the other, and that’s setting up and managing payroll.
Monday, 18 January 2021
Lockdown grants available for businesses
Another national lockdown began on the 4th January, forcing many businesses to close or adapt the way they trade again,and the government acted fast to offer additional support for businesses in the form of grants and schemes. In this article, we’ll cover the latest financial support on offer to businesses, as well as a couple of existing schemes you might be eligible to apply for.
Wednesday, 30 December 2020
What is affiliate marketing?
As a small business owner, you’re no doubt aware of the importance of marketing - it’s how you let consumers know about your business, attract new customers, and ultimately boost your revenue and sales. In the marketing arena, there are tonnes of tools at your disposal, from email and SEO to social media and pay per click, and with so much involved in the day to day running of your business, it can be difficult to keep up with the latest marketing trends.
