Tag Archive for Advice

The best advice to those setting up a business

I’m often asked how difficult it was setting up my own business. While it takes a lot of hard work, determination and probably a few sleepless nights over the obvious stresses of ‘Will it make money?’ ‘Will I miss the stability of being employed?’ I can honestly say that I have found it easier than
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Making the transition from the corporate world to an SME

Kerttu Inkeroinen was climbing the corporate ladder at Kimberly-Clark and Coca-Cola before she left in 2015 to take up the role of marketing director at SME Union Hand-Roasted Coffee. She quickly embraced the entrepreneurial spirit and is now happier than ever. Her decision was just as rewarding for Union co-founder Jeremy Torz – who realised
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What is on the small business support wish list for 2017

The Small Business Taskforce, a group of 14 organisations representing two million small businesses and self-employed individuals between them, has published a wish list it hopes will strike a chord at the heart of government. The group that created the wish list, which includes Enterprise Nation, the ICAEW and IPSE, came together post-Brexit, out of
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What is a Forex broker?

Trying to decide which broker who represents you best is no easy task, so this article hopes to give knowledge of the things you need to keep in mind. Retail trade in the Forex market has just begun and the competition between traders has led to an increase in platform flexibility and features. Therefore, all
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Is 2017 going to be the year of the data integrity breach?

Data breach attacks are set to send shockwaves throughout the world in 2017, with at least one ‘almighty’ breach disclosure of this type expected next year, according to Jason Hart, CTO data protection of Gemalto. Data integrity is a promise or assurance that information can be accessed or modified only by authorised users. A data integrity
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Ten tips to make the most out of your business travel

It’s no secret that when working in the business world, travel and working away occupies a lot of people’s lives. With this in mind, Gavin Bailey, operations director at CitySuites has outlined ten top tips to make sure you’re getting the most of your business trip. Planning in advance (where possible!) An efficient business trip
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How to find the best vehicle for your business

Over half of new car sales in the UK are funded by a business of some type, as opposed to being bought privately, so despite tax changes making them seem less advantageous for some employees, business purchases have a significant bearing on the new car and vehicle market. There are several factors to consider over
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The ingredients you need for a successful food business

Entrepreneur James Hutchins is no stranger to food industry success. He has been at the helm of James Chocolates, a business which manufactures award-winning chocolates for retailers including Selfridges, Fortnum & Mason and Waitrose for over two decades, and last year he launched Chocolate Treat Club, a tailored and personalised chocolate subscription service. His latest venture,
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The opportunities and risks of outsourcing for small businesses

Outsourcing means contracting out one or more of your business functions to another company, often referred to as a third party. Companies of all types and sizes use outsourcing. Some because they prefer to concentrate purely on their core activity, others to save money. A local vehicle repair centre, for example, may outsource its bookkeeping
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Six prime reasons why your small enterprise is bound to fail

It is not guaranteed that you’ll attract success once you establish a small enterprise. In fact, it is estimated that at least eight out of ten small enterprises fail before they even make the first steps of growth. This translates to a whopping 80 per cent of small business enterprises that are established and ran within 18
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