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Competition within the property market is ever increasing, meaning that it is more vital than ever to use modern marketing techniques to ensure that you attract more house buyers and clientele. Plus in this economic climate, you'll need to make sure you have the right tools at your disposal to have that competitive edge.  Here are 6 property marketing tips for any new estate agents who are l...
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Are you fed up of clockwatching and wishing your time away until the weekend? It's a sad truth that many adults feel trapped in their current roles and find it difficult to work a job that they have no passion for or future in. This is why more of us than ever before are deciding to take the first step towards entrepreneurship, and following our business dreams. Being your own boss, running by yo...
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Donna Torres, director of small business at Xero UK shares some handy tips for preparing for the new normal and building a financial plan around it... There is some light at the end of the tunnel for small businesses. As the lockdown continues to ease many retailers and hospitality businesses are now opening up again, or preparing to return soon.    Preparing for what’s arou...
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Today, having an online presence is more important than ever before, no matter what kind of business you run. Whether you’re selling products or services, you can be assured that the majority of your customers are going to be searching for what you offer online - and you want to be right there when they are looking. However, building a simple website and publishing it is no longer enough to ...
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Motivation is fleeting; consistency is everything. When operating a startup, tasks pile up fast, resources are limited, and every day is a challenge. Consistency is the key to moving forward and making progress. Without it, your business will get backlogged and crumble. Here are six ways to prioritise consistency in your startup. Get the Right Tools  Having the right tools in place can ma...
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Kate Healy, Founder of Virtually Together shares her lessons and learnings from starting a business during the uk national lockdown... The pandemic has certainly created a demand for groups to connect online via video platforms. After all, you can’t let working from home stop you from having a work summer party, and you can’t let a regional lockdown stop you from having a fabulous bir...
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Starting your own business involves a lot of admin and decision-making, with the biggest one being the overall premise of your new company. If you want it to ensure that your new company doesn’t fail within its first year, as many start-ups do, then you need to focus on creating a brand that will resonate with your target market. New business owners who have launched a new venture in respo...
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The coronavirus pandemic and its effects are realities that took the world by storm. Even as lockdown restrictions are being eased all over the world, some changes have come to stay. The crisis has created long-term effects that have changed the business landscape totally. In view of this, businesses ought to engage pivoting strategies to maintain continued relevance once the pandemic ends. Everyt...
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Are you looking for a way to revamp your corporate website? Maybe you want to inject a little excitement, interest, and just overall freshness to it that helps to set the company apart from others. Let’s face it, even the most well thought out and professionally designed website has a lifespan. You need to update it to keep up with the times and keep people engaged and coming back. The websi...
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The MD of event specialists Gazeboshop shares his tips and advice on company branding... Branding is a concept that we are all familiar with, but few of us truly understand how to build and market a successful brand. This relatively rare skill has never been more important. Consumer behaviour has evolved since the COVID-19 epidemic began and the businesses who have managed to maintain their ...
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Photography is a field with near-universal appeal. It’s a creative and fulfilling pastime, but it can also be a reliable source of income. Making the transition from amateur snapper to a professional photographer, however, is not as straightforward as you may suppose. Let’s run through a few of the requirements. Experience and Qualifications Firstly, you'll be, you'll need to be able...
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Could cyber security be the final line of defence for SMES in these turbulent times? Sarah Knowles, senior security consultant at Nexor, highlights the measures you could have in place.While many companies will have switched to complete remote operations and embraced the change and adapted to what is a new way of working and living, some will have neglected the very basics of security. Sadly, this...
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