Self-employment is at a record high as we’re now seeing emerging technology making it easier than ever to set up a business. Technology has been one of the biggest enablers for aspiring entrepreneurs, opening up opportunities through innovative apps and accessibility to an eager customer-base. With so many new entrants, there is greater risk that
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Realising the power of renewables for small businesses
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Use of renewable energy in the UK is slowly growing, now accounting for more than 20 per cent of the country’s electricity1. In June this year we had a record breaking day with over 89 per cent of the country’s electricity demand met by low carbon sources, with renewables making up 50 per cent of
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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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Tips from a futurist: Seven ways to prepare your business for the future
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As we near the end of the year, it goes without saying that most businesses will have their plans for 2018 sown up. However, in such a fast-paced landscape, where the likes of new technologies are launched and then become obsolete in such a short space of time, planning further into the future is just
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How you can prevent employees stealing confidential data
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New figures have shown High Court cases against employees stealing confidential data from their employers increased by 25 per cent from 2015 to 2016. A number of factors have contributed towards this rise, including using technology that makes it easier to access data and increasing staff turnover. Whilst the figure is lower than it was
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Five ways to better represent your business
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Image source: Pexels The world of business is a competitive space, and all too often, in their quest for success, companies lose sight of the importance of business-client relationships. Whether you’re operating in a B2B or B2C sphere, the need to establish and nurture meaningful connections is the same. In this article, we’re going to
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Fraud in your business: would you know what to do?
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Fraud is a real and growing problem for organisations of all sizes. For SMEs, it can be catastrophic. According to the Annual Fraud Indicator 2016, the cost of fraud to the UK economy is £193 billion a year – and of course that’s just the fraud we know about. Fraud Awareness Week is an excellent
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Free but at what cost? How to make auto enrolment easier
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When auto-enrolment began in 2012 it brought with it the inevitable flurry of providers – all competing in a bid to service the 5.4 million SMEs in the UK. We were one of them. Each of us offer differing levels of service at different fees. Choice is generally considered a good thing but having an
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What ways can SMEs benefit from using self-storage?
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Finding suitable space to run your business can be a struggle, as there are numerous factors to take into consideration, such as location, efficiency, and the amount of space available. The UK is a nation of entrepreneurs, with 99.9 per cent of businesses classed as SME (Small to Medium Enterprise), and 76 per cent being
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The seven-point checklist for setting up a business
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When you’re in the process of setting up a business, there are one hundred and one things to think about. Having a comprehensive business plan in place can help you to visualise the path to success. Splitting this plan into smaller steps can make the process easier and less daunting to tackle. This seven-point checklist
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