A study by Xero has found that the average payment time for UK small businesses on standard 30-day invoices is 40 days. This means that, with less than 40 days to go before Christmas, a number of SMEs won’t get paid by the time Santa arrives. Not so jolly As we know, a lot of
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Missing Christmas day a reality for SME owners
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A quarter (24 per cent) of small business owners in the UK will miss Christmas celebrations this year, due to business and work load commitments. This is according to new research from Ultimate Finance which shines a spotlight on the personal strains that British SMEs are under. Nearly a quarter of UK small business owners
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How to switch off and still run a business at Christmas
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With all the excitement and build-up to Christmas in full swing, business owners across the country will be looking forward to taking some well-earned time off before jumping into the new year with renewed enthusiasm. At least, that’s the plan. No matter how busy your business or how critical your role, it’s important to take
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How to overcome your company’s Christmas pet hates
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Christmas is supposed to be a time of celebration, however along with the merriment come some issues faced year after year by a range of businesses. It is the busiest time of the year, so it’s important that these problems are identified and resolved before they occur, leaving you to focus on the more important
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Christmas in July: How to prepare for record sales
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Christmas has always been an important season for retailers looking to capitalise on holiday spending. But nailing seasonal sales requires months of preparation, which means that for most retailers, Christmas is already in full swing by July. This year, a weaker pound means British products are particularly attractive to overseas customers looking to get more
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The small business survival guide to Christmas
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Christmas often creeps up on us and before we’ve realised it the festivities of the season are well underway. What this means for many SMEs is Christmas songs on loop, masses of shoppers in an already overcrowded store, not to mention all the extra hours put in to serve the Christmas shopping masses. With increasing
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High demand continues through Christmas season for UK SMEs
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This Christmas season, business owners might not be getting the break they are hoping for, as nearly two-thirds (60 per cent) of UK businesses experience the same or increased levels of demand during the festive period, according to new research commissioned by freelancing website Upwork. The benefits to be gained from being open for business over
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Small shops to benefit from £7.5 billion Christmas boost
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Shoppers are set to spend an extra £7.5 billion in the UK’s small shops over the coming month, estimates AXA. With most shoppers saying stress is their overriding emotion during Christmas shopping, they are turning to small retailers for a more enjoyable experience. British households are set to spend an estimated £5.2 billion on presents
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UK SMEs enterprises aren’t letting Brexit slow them down this Christmas
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Despite Brexit, more than 60 per cent of UK small and medium-sized enterprises say they won’t be making adjustments to their business this Christmas shopping season. The findings from a recent survey by Avalara, a cloud-based tax compliance automation service, shows that more than half (54 per cent) are not concerned about Brexit impacting their
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How to get your retail business ready for Christmas
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September is upon us, the days are getting shorter and, before long, thoughts of Christmas will dominate for business owners and consumers alike. As the retail landscape gets more and more competitive, it is essential to make sure you get it right and plan your festive retail operation sooner rather than later, from stock management
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