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If you’ve just started a new business, the concept of funding will be both necessary and daunting. News stories talk about companies raising money in different funding rounds – but what do those headlines actually mean?   Harper James Solicitors work with start-ups throughout their evolution, seeing first-hand how the different stages of funding lead to growth. Here the firm...
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When it comes to your business, one of the best ways that you are going to spread your brand is through the internet. That’s why it’s important to have a strong online presence to excite and interest a brand-new audience. You’re no longer appealing to a local crowd. Instead, you’re appealing to a global audience. Here are the main ways you can truly engage your clientele al...
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Here is a comprehensive list of the most committed mistakes that a business can commit when launching a trade show, care of Ryan Farquharson, Co-founder & CEO of ExpoCart, a one-stop-shop marketplace for products and services for exhibitions and events.  A trade show is a lucrative venture that the prominent business entities use to increase market share. Trade shows are r...
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Start-up to scale-up! Considering international growth? Markus Stripf, CEO and co-founder of Spoon Guru shares his top tips on how to scale up and take your tech business global!  With the Office for National Statistics reporting that the number of registered firms in the UK has risen to 2.72m, it’s evident that start-up Britain is well and truly alive. From cool challenger b...
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Influencer marketing is nothing new. However, the past few years have seen it surge in popularity with modern media allowing the average, everyday person to gain influence. The rise of influencer marketing is no different in 2019, with more companies turning to influencers to connect with their audience. It’s because of this rise that influencer marketing is making its way into more marketi...
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If you are on the hunt for brand new office space for your startup, there are a variety of factors that need to be considered beforehand in order that you find the most suitable working environment for your firm.  With over 216,000 new startups launched in London last year alone, more and more offices are catering to the startup proposition, and finding the right one can be key for collabora...
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When it comes to setting up a startup, there are certain things to consider before you set up your business in the city... Setting up a business is an exciting but daunting process. You’ve decided on the right name, created your brand and know your industry inside out. All that’s left to do is pick your location! When it comes to setting up a business, typically, a city is where most...
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Not having the right team is a common reason why startups fail. Read this advice from startup specialist law firm Harper James Solicitors for some of the key personalities and soft skills you'll need in your initial start-up team... When you look at the why startups fail, not having the right team is the third most common reason. It’s vital to select the right team of people who are re...
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Mattr Media share their 6 key steps they recommend to every brand who wants to create a killer crowdfunding video and a successful raise.Like many start-ups raising investment through crowdfunding, fintech brand Chip knew their investment video was crucial. With only 2 weeks till the raise, they were worried the traditional ‘talking head’ interview with their founder they had produce...
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A study shows that 40% of employees tend to leave after a year if there is a lack of proper training. This is a massive loss for small and medium businesses as the cost of hiring and onboarding is quite high. Everyone wants to learn new skills and be at a senior position in future. It is high time that SMBs start investing in their employees and minimise the risk of losing people because of lack o...
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Starting a new business can be exhausting and quite tricky, especially if you have never done something like this before. Of course, once you get your start-up off the ground, you need to keep it going and start making a profit. This can be difficult when there are so many other start-ups competing for the same customers. Luckily, there are some ways that you can make your start-up stand out. Her...
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Teamwork makes the dream work.  Every team is only as strong as its weakest member. There is no ‘I’ in ‘team’. There are so many phrases and sayings created around the subject of teams and how to make them work. In truth, building a team that works well is both a science and an art. It takes a lot of work, dedication, and often even trial and error to get it right....
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