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Working from home. That’s the dream, isn’t it? Or so they say. You get to wake up, fall out of bed, open a laptop, and check your emails in your pyjamas. There’s no commute. There’s no rushing around to get washed and find something to wear and leave the house in anything close to resembling ‘on time’. There’s no rain. You don’t need to worry about g...
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A well-rounded marketing strategy is one that covers multiple channels simultaneously. There are a plethora of marketing mediums out there today. Finding the ideal combination for a business can take time. Below are five of the most common and most significant types of marketing media and the role they have to play in driving sales. Print Print media refers to everything from national newspapers...
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With the increased number of people working or vacationing outside their homes and the staycation market likely to stay, businesses like Airbnb and Vrbo are all set to rake in profits. People want something different from the stark, sterile coldness of hotel rooms. With a vacation rental or hospitality business, you can recreate that warm, homely feeling without necessarily becoming a real estate ...
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When you're in the present, the future seems so far away. And the idea of financially planning for anything from a house deposit, and a financial emergency to your pension and retirement fund seems a little premature. Whether you're looking to start your own business, work as a freelancer, or have a successful career, to feel comfortable with your future and look forward to what's ahead you need t...
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Starting up in retail in Australia - here are the basics to consider Starting a new business should be an exciting time, but it can also be one of stress. The way that you start your business and plan its initial launch will have a huge impact on your chances of success. Here’s what you need to know to launch a successful business in 2020 Australia.Decide On The Legal StructureBefore you ca...
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In this new-normal you can be guaranteed that plenty of people are going to get inventive and consider starting their own business. Is that you too?  In this quickfire post we outline some of the key startup costs that you are going to have to consider when starting that business.  Assets and expenses First up, try and pipeline what costs when starting a business will be assets and wh...
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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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