Two thirds (67 per cent) of UK consumers look online for information before hitting the high street. If there was any doubt that the internet is the place to be for businesses today, recent figures from the IMRG Capgemini eRetail Sales Index have shown that some £133 billion was spent online with UK retailers in
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The main challenges and opportunities for small businesses in 2018
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Small business challenges, from late payments to business rates, hit the headlines in 2017 but what are the issues that will face the country’s small business owners for the year to come? In December, Vonage convened and co-hosted a roundtable discussion with the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), convening a group of
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How to future proof your small business
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Carillion’s collapse has shocked the business community. The repercussions could be fatal for the small and medium-sized businesses that have contracts with the company. They risk losing out on millions of pounds worth of money owed to them. Many have highlighted Carillion’s 120 day payment term as being part of the problem. Those businesses that
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Five things to consider when converting a property for commercial use
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Converting a building into a commercial property can present budding business owners with some difficult logistical decisions. When planning and designing your new space, there are a few important things you should bear in mind, including health and safety rules, planning permissions, building regulations, and security issues. As many of these restrictions and regulations are
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Fifteen reasons why you should shop at a local company
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Choosing to shop with your local businesses instead of the larger chain stores has many benefits, some of which we are sure will surprise you. As this is the case, we thought we would put together 15 of the best reasons why you should choose your local independent business over a large, commercial supplier. We
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Deal or no deal? How to make sense of business energy offers
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Whether it’s new office furniture or a business commodity such as energy, getting the best possible deal is paramount for cash conscious small businesses, especially as research from the Centre for Economics and Business Research shows that UK SMEs now spend an average £1 million a year on business expenditures. But the prospect of spending
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Commercial property: Why 2018 is the best time to invest
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This new year, there is one question on the lips of businessmen and women around the UK: “Is now the best time to purchase commercial property?” Thus, commercial property experts, Savoystewart.co.uk, analysed how the market faired in 2017, and whether 2018 is the ‘peak time’ to buy. Savoystewart.co.uk analysed the latest Property Data Report, and
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Six tips to build your business on a budget
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In the creation of new business, no matter the industry, there is huge risk. Risk in the product you pitch, risk in the market you sell to, or the team you choose to create it with. But, perhaps the greatest risk is in finance. This inspired company formation agents, Turnerlittle.com to consider six tips to
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A recipe for business success in 2018
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January is a funny time of the year for the small business owner. As they get back into the swing of things following the festive break there’s a sense of excitement for the new year ahead, but there’s also the prospect of a lot planning, dreaded tax returns and end of year figures to review.
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Top tips for entrepreneurs looking to launch a new product
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Have you, or your company, got a great product idea that you want to get to market? Every day around the world hundreds of people have those ‘eureka’ moments when an idea clicks and a new product concept is born. Out of those entrepreneurs and businesses many will fail to get the product off the
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