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Xero and AlphaBeta analysis reveals the latest trends and insight into the impact of COVID-19 on the UK's small business economy Analysis released today by Xero, the global small business platform, and AlphaBeta(part of Accenture), reveals trends relating to the recovery of the UK’s small business economy following the impact of COVID-19, showing tentative improvements in revenue and paym...
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Could cyber security be the final line of defence for SMES in these turbulent times? Sarah Knowles, senior security consultant at Nexor, highlights the measures you could have in place.While many companies will have switched to complete remote operations and embraced the change and adapted to what is a new way of working and living, some will have neglected the very basics of security. Sadly, this...
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Local E - The startup that aims to "support local food heroes, one bite at a time" As the lockdown eases and businesses start to reopen, it is still going to be a tough time for many - particularly the small independent businesses.It is clear that they will need our support if they are going to survive. Likewise any initiative or business which aims to help those businesses ought to be supported ...
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Booking and scheduling made easy - even post-COVID, thanks to Appointedd COVID-19 has made virtually all businesses change how they work and as we slowly emerge into what has been deemed the new normal, it’s clear that there will be further changes.However, no matter what we do or what type of business we may run, planning, scheduling and organising will remain vital. Our latest startup ...
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The lowdown on the #SmallBusinessCrisisNow campaign from Wenta... Wenta, leading social enterprise for startups and small businesses, have set up a Government petition for cash grants to be extended to small businesses that don’t qualify for Small Business Rates Relief (SBRR). The petition is being run alongside the digital campaign of #SmallBusinessCrisisNow and has already at...
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  A few basic ways you can help your SME cope with the impact of Brexit The uncertainty that came with the past three and a half years of Brexit negotiations is finally over. It is done. Britain is no longer a member of the European Union. Even though this has been a long time coming, for many businesses, the question still remains - how can I keep my business viable post-Brexit?Here&rsqu...
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Startup or SME? InsurTech startup Nimbla has been created just for you and is on a mission to provide smart cover for small business As any business owner will vouch for, the issue of credit control is a major challenge. Chasing payments is not only time-consuming but it’s also often unsuccessful. Whilst this is an issue for all businesses, it is even more of an issue for small businesses s...
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Whether it’s protecting a website or network against cyber attacks or securing the physical premises a business occupies, security is an important consideration. As a small business owner, you can’t afford to learn the hard way just how important security is to your continued survival. Fortunately, good security isn’t difficult to achieve. Here are five pieces of the most essent...
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Business Comparison - The finance comparison site that's aimed specifically at the SME market to help SMEs compare, save and succeed when making important financial decisions. Let’s face it - for most of us, when we’re faced with a financial decision of some sort, we tend to do a bit of research online. Whether we’re checking out which credit card company offers us the best rate...
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Recruiting for startups, small businesses and medium enterprises can be a challenge in the current economic climate. Video gives you that much needed boost to help your organisation stand out from a very intense crowd. Gone are the days of dreary job listings demanding a set of requirements, candidates are often drawn in by a multitude of targeted approaches; video content plays a crucial part in...
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