Tips

If an MBO is on the radar for your small business, these basic tips help clarify what exactly it is and how you can navigate the process There are a number of options business owners have when they want to exit the company. By far the easiest option is a Management Buyout (MBO).  So, what is an MBO and how can small businesses navigate the process? Here, you’ll discover everything y...
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If you plan to use your car for your business, you'll need business car insurance - here are some of the key things to consider Do you make use of cars as part of your business? If so, this will mean researching into a different type of insurance than ones used on vehicles for personal use. Usually these could be costly, but in the long run more extensive cover could lead to overall cost saving...
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We take a look at some basic tips on how social media has evolved and how small business owners can make it work to their advantage Once upon a time, we used to log into Facebook to see what our friends were up to and communicate in a way that was on a personal level, to keep in touch with each other, share information and celebrate in a way that meant a lot to us. Social media is a huge advanc...
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Considering making remote working a permanent feature in your business? These tips from other business owners who've done just that should help...   Across the globe, working from home has become the new norm for many businesses and employees over the last six months since the outbreak of COVID-19. Whilst some companies can’t wait to get back into the office, others have seen immens...
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The lowdown on the key things that you should avoid doing so that you can ensure that your workplace and business is accessible to all Making a workplace more accessible can only benefit you, your employees and your customers. However after years of increasing, the numbers of disabled people in employment has started to fall, with a 28% gap between the proportion of those in work who have a di...
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Trading on the stock market can be a viable way to make some decent returns from an initial investment. However, the volatility of markets can make prudent investors wary. While it’s true that the value of stocks and shares can fall, as well as rise, cautious investors can still find ways to manage their money carefully through stocks and shares.. If you’re a risk-averse investor bu...
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Striking out on your own and starting a business is thrilling, but there’s a lot to consider and many eventualities to plan for, so you need to be prepared.One of the biggest issues many entrepreneurs face is financing their new company, as it can be tough to raise the capital needed to get your ideas off the ground.This issue is exacerbated right now, as the Coronavirus pandemic will prob...
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It is essential that business owners are aware of the dangers of accidents in the workplace and find ways to reduce the chance of any kind of accident from occurring. Obviously, you will want to avoid accidents so that you can look after your staff and provide a safe environment, but you will also want to avoid them to avoid any costly legal issues that could arise as a result. So, how can you r...
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SME and starting to plan for Black Friday? These tips from Demi Edmunds at TextAnywhere, will help you create an effective customer comms strategy in the lead-up... This year Black Friday is on November 27th and given that many industries have been impacted by the pandemic and lockdown implementations, it’s important businesses capitalise on one of the busiest shopping weekends of...
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Even if your business is running smoothly overall, you may find some aspects could be improved. In some situations, a project may be stalled or take a long time to complete. In other situations, you may find your meetings are no longer as productive or beneficial as they could be. When this happens, it may feel as though you are spinning your wheels, finding it difficult to get back on solid gro...
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Female founder or woman in business, looking to start, grow or scale a business in Northern Ireland? Here are a few of the resources, organisations and networks that should help... Starting and growing a business can be challenging but the key thing is that you needn’t do it alone. Aside from the traditional governmental bodies and enterprise agencies, support is out there - it’s simp...
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Artificial Intelligence is a powerful tool for business owners and marketing - Gez McGuire, serial entrepreneur and digital marketer gives us the lowdown on what AI is, how to use it and its future in business... Whether we realise it or not Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now a major part of our daily experience. Internet giants such as Google, Facebook and Amazon are all AI platforms guiding wh...
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