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Gary Styles, CEO and Founder at sustainability platform Zellar shares his insights on why sustainability matters and what small businesses can do to make a difference Climate change is a big issue but as a small business, you may not think you have much of an impact. However small and medium businesses account for over 99% of the private sector and together can make a huge contribution to the s...
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Inspiring and ambitious female founders take note - Enterprise Nation's annual Female Startup of the Year competition is open for applications Female founder? This is for you! Enterprise Nation, the small business network and business support provider, with support from TSB, is once again on a mission to find the UK’s Female Startup of the Year. The annual competition is now open for ap...
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  An insight into how the pandemic has impacted the outlook of the UK workforce and led to a shift towards self-employment and entrepreneurship There’s no denying the fact that the Coronavirus pandemic has drastically changed the world we live in today. As a result of Covid-19, businesses were forced to change their ways of working, and for many organisations it was a case of adapt or...
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£25,000 up for grabs in the Simply Business competition aimed at helping those starting or growing a small business Whether you’re thinking about starting a business or you could do with a little support for your small business after the challenges of the last 18 months, the £25K Business Boost grant by Simply Business would be well worth a look. Simply Business are one of th...
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Want to make your mark on your industry and elevate your business exposure? These tips will help you do just that... Owning a small business can often have you feeling like a little fish in a big pond. It can be a daunting thought to think about how you can gain exposure in competitive industries. How will you make your mark on the industry in comparison to larger competitors. It is no doubt t...
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Thinking about taking your startup down the franchising route? Here are a few of the key things you'll need to consider Have you considered franchising your business? Franchising is a legally recognized business agreement between a franchisor and franchisee. When done correctly, it allows you to expand your business by selling the right to use your trademark, business practices, training method...
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Latest research from iwoca reveals that COVID restrictions continue to have a huge impact on SMEs in the UK New research from small business lender iwoca suggests that although the initial easing of restrictions has helped recovery for some SMEs, around a third are still sacrificing customer numbers with existing COVID restrictions in place. The price of being ‘COVID-secure’ With ...
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As we slowly emerge from the pandemic, here is an overview of a few of the key things that you can do to help set the foundation for a stronger year ahead Though we are not out of the clear yet, there are many reasons to be hopeful that Spring 2021 can bring our books back into the black. The weather is getting warmer, vaccinations are on the rise, and consumers can practice what many of us cal...
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Keeping customers engaged is vital for any small business - these basic tips will help you do just that As a small business owner, you may find it difficult to reach certain audiences within the market. Even so, you could struggle to reach your audience. This can result in you losing interest in the business, but don’t admit defeat! There are many ways you can increase your customer engag...
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Sweep, the expense and travel management platform for SMEs launches a Seedrs fundraising campaign to further develop existing tools and develop new features News from Sweep, the expense and travel management platform for SMEs which has just launched a Seedrs fundraising campaign as it continues to raise capital during a key stage of the business’ growth.  Sweep is powered by Open Ba...
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