A government-backed sustainability programme, inspired by the Eden Project, has launched for SMEs in the West of England. The Planet Mark is launching The Planet Mark Start! at an event on 16th May 2019 with a key note speech from Rt Hon. Claire Perry MP, the government’s minister of state for energy and clean growth. What
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Entrepreneur Q&A: Ronan Higham, founder of Pure Fitout
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Construction companies have been suffering, especially in the months leading up to Brexit. However, one fit out business proves that there is still demand, expanding its operations from Ireland into Britain. Ronan Higham, founder of Pure Fitout, talks about what makes his business work and stresses the need for government to help ease the industry’s
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Is it safe to switch to a smaller business energy supplier?
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Last month, Which? released the results of its annual ‘best and worst energy suppliers’ survey, with smaller suppliers coming out well on top, while the Big Six languished at the foot of the table. But, given the recent spate of small energy suppliers going to the wall, is it safe to switch to a supplier
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What will the future high street look like?
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It’s true: the high street really is in decline. Ipsos reports that footfall was down by 4.2 per cent from 2017 (that’s around 3 million fewer shoppers) and around 1,300 store closures left over 7 million square foot of empty retail space. A lot of large retailers focused on maximising profits by axing branches, leaving
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Five outsourcing trends for small businesses in 2019
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There was a time when money-saving ventures such as outsourcing and offshore company formation were viewed as risk-laced investments. Fast forward to the present day, however, and these two options haven’t just become tried and tested business models; they’ve become the norm. The outsourcing industry by itself was worth $85 billion in 2018. To continue
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How are small businesses preparing for Brexit?
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Small business owners are exasperated trying to figure out how to plan for our departure from the EU – whether it is on 29th March or at a later date. We speak to six such business owners about the impact of Brexit and what kind of guidance they want to see from experts and the
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Switch and fix energy provider to avoid potential post-Brexit price hikes
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Energy prices are expected to soar when the UK leaves the EU on March 29, 2019. The UK relies on energy imported from Europe – increased costs may push up energy bills for businesses across UK. Switching to longer – fixed-term – energy rates recommended to avoid the worst of any possible post-Brexit energy price
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What is a shareholder agreement and why does my business need one?
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When you first set up a business with family or friends, drawing up a shareholder agreement is unlikely to be high on your ‘to-do’ list. Your priorities will be to get the business off the ground, start making sales and meet your legal and tax requirements, thinking that nothing can go wrong in the future.
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What you need to become to go-to person in your field
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In every industry, profession or market place you will find them: the ‘go-to’ person that has managed to be at the centre of everything. They have their ear to the ground, are connected and able to affect change. They are known as the thought leaders, the fixers and the deal closers – they ultimately hold
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How to introduce a health and safety apprenticeship to the workplace
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With over 600,000 workplace injuries recorded in 2016/17, businesses should consider ways to improve internal HSE standards and the potential benefits of employing a dedicated safety professional. Despite common misconceptions, it’s not just building sites that pose risks to their employees, with slips, trips and falls the biggest the biggest cause of injury in the
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