Small and medium-sized businesses need to focus even more closely on cash management, protecting margins and spreading their funding risk following the surprise announcement of a snap election on 8th June. They can counter the prevailing climate of uncertainty by taking stock of their supplier base and hedging against risks posed by exchange rate volatility.
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French election: How UK businesses can ready themselves for uncertainty
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Since the surprise vote for Brexit unsettled the markets last June, businesses have experienced a prolonged period of uncertainty, riding out everything from Trump’s unpredictable administration to Theresa May’s shock call for a snap election. The French election for presidency is no exception, with Marine Le Pen likely to make at least the second round
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DIY SEO: Using internal links to improve your SEO strategy
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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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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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Skills of tomorrow must be at the heart of apprenticeship drive
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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