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Isabelle Ohnemus, Founder and CEO of EyeFitU shares her insights into why it’s important to start a business by identifying a universal problem. Isabelle Ohnemus is the Founder and CEO of EyeFitU, a mobile-first platform that helps consumers shop in the confidence that what they are buying is in their correct size. EyeFitU aims to reduce high return rates and encourages a sustainable approa...
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This year, Mental Health Awareness Week (14 - 20 May) is shining a spotlight on stress. Jaan Madan, Workplace Lead at Mental Health First Aid England, shares some top tips on how small businesses can keep their stress levels in check.  Over recent years more and more business leaders, celebrities and even the royal family have spoken up about mental health – which is encouraging to see...
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From building around a theme, demonstrating your core business values, to the use of social media, here are a few simple ways your startup can create an effective & successful brand image.There’s a lot that you should consider and keep in mind when it comes to a startup businesses. You want your startup to be as successful as possible, and every individual business aspect can work togeth...
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Earth Day officially occurs on April 22, but your company can reduce its carbon footprint all year-round. Start by implementing numerous eco-friendly practices into daily operations. Even small steps can make a big impact on the environment, and as a bonus, you’ll see a difference in your bottom line. Use Less Paper Paper can contribute up to 35 percent of your company's waste. Fortun...
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Ways that incentives & events can really help your staff start off strong in your start-up and hopefully help your business succeed.  Creating your own start-up is an exciting time. You’re ready to show people your skills and really benefit the people who use your services as you grow more and more. To succeed and grow well, though, you need helpful and skilled staff who’re r...
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You might have a fantastic business idea, the right staff, the right products and the right services. But you need to be able to talk about and promote yourself properly, which is why your businesses tone of voice is absolutely crucial.  Digital marketing agency every1 explains how you should look to define the tone of voice you use across your business’s communications and marketing. ...
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Many innovative startups and SMEs are under the impression that claiming for research and development tax credits are too difficult or costly to be worth the rewards. In fact, the average R&D tax claim for London SMEs for example is £81,000, so it’s always worth finding out if you can claim. EmpowerRD, backed by Forward Partners, has been disrupting the R&D tax credit space si...
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Having a strong digital marketing plan will help your startup stand out from the crowd. To get you started, here's some useful tips and tricks, from Nicolas Finet, co-founder of sortlist, covering many of the key elements of online marketing."Creating and running a startup is an exciting job, especially in the first few months of business or when you’ve just landed your first investors. But,...
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Retail can be a volatile industry to be in. Although it is, and always has been, a driving force in the world’s economy, there are always a number of challengers for retailers. Do you open an online store, or physical store, or both? How will you manage stock? What makes you a better choice than your competitors? Will people actually want to buy your stuff? Will they even know you resist, i...
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Joel Silverman is the co-founder of KidsKnowBest. With zero background in media/kids/tech, and a career as a Mayfair hairdresser he pitched and raised investment from the president of the Marriott Group. Joel explains all... "Being a Mayfair hairdresser is not only an amazing career, it also helps open doors from ideas you dream of. I am co-founder of KidsKnowBest, together with my long time frie...
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Starting out in the UK & considering trading as a sole trader? Here's some current sole trader & self assessment info you'll need to know, care of Bradley Post, Managing Director of Rift Tax Refunds. I'm setting up a business. Am I better off as a Sole Trader or a Limited Company? The first steps are the most important when you're setting out in a new business. A big part of ge...
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Business car leasing is becoming an increasingly popular way for companies to provide vehicle solutions for their employees or themselves. You will find that more and more people choose to look online for personal leasing options if a company car isn’t available to them rather than make a personal purchase for lots of reasons.  It is cost-effective, allows you to switch up your vehicle ...
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