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If you’re thinking about starting an ecommerce business, these tips will help you do just that... Interest in setting up an online business in the UK is up by 555% compared to last year, as the country continues to navigate through this financial crisis. There will therefore be lots of competition for entrepreneurs aiming to start their own ecommerce business this year. Andy Bojko, Direct...
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Need a temporary space or structure for your startup? Here are a few of the key factors that you should consider Temporary structures are popular among many businesses. These structures come in handy for various purposes and it is only right that you know what they are. Starting a business is one of the most challenging steps to consider. You have to consider borrowing money if you don't have a...
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  Rob Edmonds, Founder and Creative Director at NRG Digital, shares his advice and tips on how to adapt your internal comms to keep your team engaged With your startup’s team working from home they may be feeling isolated. Team members only see you, and each other, on a screen, and the impact of these feelings of isolation are evidenced by the increasing levels of mental health issues...
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Planning to launch a new product? Fiona Bennington from Nuli Design shares insights and advice on what to consider, before you do just that Launching a beloved and nurtured idea into the world can feel like giving birth, a scary, exciting, emotional rollercoaster. All these boiling feelings tied up in the journey can sometimes result in decisions that are less than ideal, leading to dreaded, do...
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Darren Hockley, MD of eLearning provider, DeltaNet International, shares advice and tips on identifying and managing pandemic fatigue in these challenging times As a business owner, you’ve probably heard it a million times before: tough situations will make you stronger. However, despite how comforting those words may sound, so many startups never make it past the first year. ...
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Getting ready to launch your startup? This pre-launch checklist will make sure that you're ready and help you get it right More startups fail than succeed, and in the vast majority of cases, failure is down to a lack of preparation. No matter how good your idea, failing to have everything in place pre-launch is a surefire way to ensure that you will limit your potential. The good news is that g...
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Ben Jones from AberInnovation shares some advice and tips on choosing the right business incubator for your startup If you are a startup founder with some great ideas, you might want to consider finding a business accelerator or an incubator to help you develop them.  Programmes of this kind are an excellent way to develop entrepreneurial skills and mindsets.  They are designed to hel...
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If you're considering turning your car hobby into a business, here's the lowdown on the key equipment you'll need to do just that It’s everyone’s dream to make their hobby into their job, however it’s often not a realistic prospect. That said, if your passion happens to surround fixing cars, you’ve got a better chance than most of making your dream a reali...
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Even if you're doing it all by yourself for now, here is an overview of the key operational areas that your business ought to have No matter the size or structure of your business, there are certain departments you should have in order to operate. If you're one of the many entrepreneurs who have transformed their small side hustle into a viable SME you may not have implemented certain...
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Ensuring that employees feel like they're valued is vital for all businesses - here are some basic tips on how you can ensure that you do just that It is important for businesses to ensure that their employees feel valued and a part of the team and this could have a big impact on many aspects of the company. When employees feel valued, not only are they likely to stick with the company for the ...
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Whether you're recruiting for a small tech startup or a large well-established organisation, these tips will help you stay on top of your game Competition for top talent is fierce, and nobody wants to lose out. Small tech startups and big businesses are ramping up how much time and money they spend attracting the brightest candidates. With this in mind, you don’t want to find yourself una...
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To help businesses make their employees feel secure in the current lockdown, Jayne Harrison, Head of Employment Law at Richard Nelson LLP outlines the legalities that they should adhere to With a new lockdown announced in 2021, the government has confirmed critical workers will continue to work as normal whilst the nation navigates through the stay at home order. Employees such as those in co...
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