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Black Friday: preparation tips for small businesses
As we edge towards another Black Friday event, many retailers are getting prepared for the onslaught of customers to their shops and online stores. The American tradition didn’t make its way over to the UK until relatively recently but it has caused mayhem for some...
How to plan for Christmas as a small business
Christmas can be a difficult time financially for many individuals and businesses alike, but the best thing to do is plan as much as you can to make the season that little bit easier for yourself. There are many things to keep in mind, whether you are a B2B business...
How to: crowd funding
The business finance option of crowd funding is growing fast in popularity as an alternative to obtaining a loan from a bank, the more traditional method of obtaining finance. Crowd funding allows you to engage with your customer and target market right...
Small businesses are hurting as a result of bank branch closures
With more and more bank branch closures happening up and down the country, many small businesses are facing new challenges. This is due to a significant amount of small businesses dealing with cash and cheques as well as valuing face to face interaction...
Crowd funding for small businesses
As a small business, it can be difficult to source funding to get yourself up and running or to finance a new campaign. One great solution a lot of new businesses are taking advantage of currently is crowd funding. Crowd funding is a way for a business or charity to...
Small business finance mistakes to avoid
If you are setting up your business, you will need to keep on top of business finances. Knowing what is going on financially within your business and making sure you have enough cash to pay the bills, buy necessary assets and continually invest in the business, is key...
How and why you should conduct market research for your business?
Whether you are a small start-up or a large corporation, conducting market research is extremely important for the future of your business. Market research can help you grow and develop, give you an insight into your competitors and help you market a new product...
How the new business rates will affect business around the UK
Next April will see the latest rise in business rates since 2010 and they have been described by some experts, such as John Webber of real estate firm Colliers International, as "the largest changes to business rates ... in a generation". What does the rise in...
How to scale up without destroying your business
All businesses want to be able to grow and develop as they become more successful, however, growth and scaling up can be challenging. Starting up a business is a risky time, full of challenges for directors where their aim is to make a profit and become more...
What to include in your business plan
If you are thinking about starting up a business, you will need to be able to demonstrate how effective and successful it could be, especially if you would like to obtain finance for it. As a result, you should write a detailed business plan before setting up. Most...