Financing a small business is a massive cause of stress for new entrepreneurs. Not only is it a competitive arena, but there are also lots of different types of funding available; figuring out which is best for your business can be confusing. Equity and debt financing are popular methods of funding [...]
Marketing is one of the cornerstones of every successful small business. Investing in your website, social media and local advertising will connect you to new customers and become a vital driver of business growth. However, if you want your marketing efforts to be rewarded, you need a marketing strategy. This is [...]
It’s tempting for companies to think that hiring is the most difficult stage of the HR process. Indeed, recruitment is challenging, but once you’ve found the right person for the job, the real work begins with effective onboarding. Throughout the onboarding process, your new hire is introduced to your company and [...]
The biggest concern for small businesses in the UK right now is the rising cost of living. 42% of small businesses say rising inflation is their biggest challenge, while 38% cite energy prices. Overall, one in five small business owners worries about their company’s future. However, continuing to grow your business [...]
Co-working spaces have grown in popularity over the last few years as companies embrace more flexible ways of working. Demand for flexible workspaces in the UK has risen 22% in 2022. A typical coworking hub will offer various working options, from hotdesking to small private offices, depending on your size and [...]
The new Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng's first budget meeting, saw him announcing his "growth plan for entering a new era" under the new leadership of our new PM, Liz Truss. Here is a summary of announcements that could affect you: Corporation Tax The planned rise in corporation tax from 19% to 25% [...]
Recruitment is never easy–finding the best employees for your business requires talent, knowledge, and just a bit of luck–but the UK skills shortage is making this task even more challenging. Job vacancies in the UK are now at a record high of 1.2 million. This is expected to worsen before it [...]
Today, over half of North American and Europe businesses expect their spending on technology to increase yearly. In our tech-focused world, there’s no reason why small businesses shouldn’t take advantage of operations software. Whether you’re looking to streamline sales or improve internal communications, software can help your business expand and increase [...]
Email marketing can be a valuable tool to add to your content marketing arsenal. Communicating directly with customers can build brand loyalty and convince on-the-fence followers to purchase your products or services. However, email marketing won’t work for every business. As with any form of marketing, it takes work to get [...]
Minimum wage should rise to £15 for all workers, says TUC The Trade Union has advised that the minimum wage should rise to £15 an hour, for every worker of any age, as soon as possible to help lower paid workers who are struggling with the increases in the cost of [...]
