A record number of small businesses are expected to raise money through the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) this year, according to Symvan Capital. The company says that a record 3,030 companies asked HMRC for approval to raise money through SEIS in the 2015/16 tax year, up 6 per cent on 2014/15, suggesting a record number would
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Monthly Archives: April 2017
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Seven tips for a young entrepreneur
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It is definitely a great idea to start a business as early in life as possible since it will undoubtedly give you more time to reap its benefits and grow all the while enjoying the process. However, it is not as easy as one may thing, there are various hurdles that a young entrepreneur may
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Running a small food business: Essential health and safety information
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When you’re running a small food business for the first time, whether it’s a kiosk, a café or a restaurant, you’re going to need to know how to handle, store and serve the food that you sell. In conjunction with EU law, it’s important that you understand and know the 14 allergens list so you
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Absence makes the heart grow stronger for British business travellers
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Business travel is the key to a healthy relationship, according to new research carried out by CitySuites. The survey, which questioned 2,000 business travellers, reveals that 62 per cent of people thought working away from home improved their relationships, while 71 per cent felt that being away from home for work actually made them appreciate
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Anti-business Budget and Article 50 fail to knock SME appetite for borrowing
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Britain’s small and micro businesses have shrugged off an ‘anti-business’ Spring Budget and uncertainty around the triggering of Article 50, as the average value of borrowing or funding enquiry on the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers’ (NACFB) findSMEfinance platform increased by over £5,000 in the four weeks from 8 March. While the number of finance
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Five mistakes affiliate marketers make with their new business
by Ben Lobel • • 0 Comments
Affiliate marketing is the perfect way to start an online business from home. Compared to other online businesses, it doesn’t take long to learn the basics and get started, it requires a tiny investment, and you can get started straight away. Offline businesses can’t compare as there’s usually a substantial investment needed, while your online
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SMEs missing out on valuable time due to finance management
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What is the overall cost to British SMEs of employees dedicating time to finance related tasks? That’s the question the business spending account Soldo asked to 1,200 companies across various industries and the results are a must read for anyone interested in effective business management. In an era where technology purports to streamline finance operations
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Seven ways to monetise your website that will pay off
by Ben Lobel • • 0 Comments
Affiliate marketing can be a very competitive business and when you compare your results to those of other affiliates, it can sometimes feel like you’re struggling, while they seem to be racking up the commissions. And that can be frustrating because after all, they’re doing the same things as you, right? Maybe not! Most ‘in
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Top tips on what to consider when choosing a business location
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Research from business electricity comparison site Love Energy Savings reveals that North Scotland has the highest business energy rates in the UK. Energy rates vary from 11.88p/KwH in North Scotland to 10.34p/KwH in the South East. But it’s not all doom and gloom for businesses thinking of settling up north – the region also offers
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How to motivate employees on temporary contracts
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According to figures from The International Confederation of Private Employment Agencies, the UK has the highest number of employees on temporary contracts in Europe, with temps representing over 5 per cent of the UK workforce. With such a large proportion of temporary workers contributing to the UK’s workforce, this group is an integral part of business
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