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DIY SEO: Using internal links to improve your SEO strategy

A straightforward, easy to navigate, website structure isn’t just essential for user experience, it can be vital for a business ranking in Search Engine Results Pages (SERPs). There are a range of tactics that a business can incorporate in its SEO strategies to do this. Internal linking is an incredibly simple SEO tactic that businesses
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Skills of tomorrow must be at the heart of apprenticeship drive

As the Apprenticeship Levy comes into force for businesses in the UK today John Williams, head of ACCA UK highlights the importance of skills training in apprenticeships. John Williams says, ‘Today marks a significant moment for many young people, who will benefit from the extra training and resources that the proposed £3 billion of funding
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UK’s aspiring business owners continue to grow in confidence

Four out of five Brits consider starting up their own business, but financial risks (54 per cent) and fear of failure (40 per cent) are holding them back, according to a new study commissioned by self storage provider Space Station. The survey of 1,000 aspiring entrepreneurs reveals that the prospect of securing funding for their start-up is one
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A business owner’s guide to fire safety standards

All businesses need to adhere to various safety standards and regulations – especially where fire safety is concerned. This much is known by anyone who owns their own business. But these regulations are often misunderstood as unnecessary restrictions, as frustrating (and expensive!) bureaucracy instead of as helpful, necessary measures laid out in order to keep
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Asbestos, mesothelioma and the building trades

Many people who own or work for small businesses involved with the maintenance, construction and demolition of houses and buildings are, unfortunately, prone to asbestos exposure. Asbestos called the ‘magic mineral’, is one of the most toxic and carcinogenic minerals that exists on our planet. It has been responsible for tens of thousands of deaths
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Millennial female entrepreneurship in light of Britain’s post-Brexit economy

As Britons anticipate the future of Britain’s post-Brexit economy, the importance of entrepreneurship is increasingly being thrown into the spotlight. Millennial women, in particular, have a huge role to play and hold untapped potential. Research recently carried out by Facebook shows that only a fifth of the UK’s 5.4 million small businesses are founded by
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Taking a look at slots start-ups

Online gambling has become a huge global industry, with hundreds of new gaming companies popping up and performing well year after year. The trend doesn’t look like it’s slowing down either, with new players constantly drawn in by mainstream advertising campaigns and more innovative ways of gaming online. Naturally, aspiring business owners will want to
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Vending coffee: What are the options for your business?

Vending machines are a familiar sight throughout public places, offices, hospitals and almost every type of building with a reasonable degree of footfall. They provide a very convenient solution to people’s hectic and rushed lives. Rather than having to wait up to five minutes or more while a barista crafts a beverage. However, over the years
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Beating the early-stage business challenges as a young entrepreneur

Samantha Whittingham (28) is the founder of Corporate Cakery, an online branded baked goods provider for businesses. The business is based in Swindon, Wiltshire but delivers nationwide. She previously had a local cake business catering for the domestic market but moved away from that a year ago. Here she shares her eight major challenges as
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