In every industry and every business, leaders have had the chance to reflect on 2016. Could we have predicted the Brexit vote, how ready are we for the changes it might bring, and do we have the skills and resources to ride an era of digital disruption? However your business fared last year, it is
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The business highs and lows of 2016
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The year 2016 may well go down in history as one of the most turbulent years of recent decades; national strikes, ever-changing interest rates, The Great British Bake Off leaving the Beeb, and, of course – Brexit. But from every challenge, we, of course, can take a lesson – so what can we take from
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A turbulent 2016 paves the way for a tech-fuelled 2017
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Throughout Britain and beyond, the ricochets of a tempestuous 2016 are being felt; in every industry and every business, leaders are reflecting – could we have predicted the Brexit vote, how ready are we for the changes it might bring, and do we have the skills and resources to ride an era of digital disruption.
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How small suppliers can manage exchange rate issues
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It happens all the time when you work in foreign exchange: an entrepreneur – and sometimes an entrepreneur who’s been in business for a number of years – casually informs you that, whenever they receive an invoice in multiple currencies, they always settle in GBP because ‘it’s the easiest way to do it’ and ‘there
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The small business survival guide to Christmas
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Christmas often creeps up on us and before we’ve realised it the festivities of the season are well underway. What this means for many SMEs is Christmas songs on loop, masses of shoppers in an already overcrowded store, not to mention all the extra hours put in to serve the Christmas shopping masses. With increasing
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Five tips on keeping your small business running over Christmas
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The summer had barely ended when we started our Christmas countdown; in a work sense at least. As the head of a business of 13 people we don’t have the luxury of an extensive workforce to draw on through the festive season. I also know that after a busy year everyone needs a chance to
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What are your new year’s resolutions for your small business?
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It has been a year to remember, for better or worse. The shock waves of Brexit, the ascendancy of Donald Trump, and the economic implications of such events have had commentators speculating on the impact on small businesses. Only time will tell how enterprise will fare in 2017, but for now smaller business owners can
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Three manufacturing trends to look for in 2017
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The worlds of commerce and business are constantly evolving, with new trends and practices emerging on an annual basis. We have seen a rising number of larger corporations invest heavily in the development of their small business clients, with shipping brand Parcel2Go having recently made a £300,000 commitment to SME partners in the form of
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A ten-step business checklist for a profitable 2017
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Time really does fly – Christmas is on the horizon meaning 2016 will shortly be drawing to a close and providing businesses with a fantastic opportunity to reflect on the past 12 months and formulate how the organisation could develop throughout next year. 1. Identify profitability drivers through better tracking Increasing and maintaining profitability is a
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European companies paying the price for poor document processes
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Professionals across Europe are spending almost one day a week (6.8 hours) on office administration such as filling out forms, printing documents, and chasing for signatures, a new study from Adobe reveals. Seemingly simple document processes are complex and time-intensive, and as a result, are inhibiting business growth, draining productivity and wasting resources. According to
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