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Business Growth

Advice, ideas and inspiration on how to grow your business

There are many ways to grow a business and in this section we look at key strategies, and how you can grow your venture on a tight budget. We also look at how to plan your expansion and decide what areas to focus on, as well as events and shows with great networking opportunities, and software or systems that can support business growth

Recruitment Strategies to Attract Skilled Workers

Recruitment Strategies to Attract Skilled Workers

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Recruitment Strategies to Attract Skilled Workers

Attract top talent with innovative recruitment strategies that demonstrate your company's value. Start today with our step-by-step recruitment strategy guide.

Overcoming the Skills Shortage in the UK

Overcoming the Skills Shortage in the UK

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Overcoming the Skills Shortage in the UK

Businesses have found it harder to recruit due to a widening skills gap in the UK. Founder Deepak Shukla shares his insight into hiring people in a difficult job market

Support for Female Entrepreneurs in 2022

Support for Female Entrepreneurs in 2022

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Support for Female Entrepreneurs in 2022

In light of the long-term impact of the pandemic on female entrepreneurs, we've compiled a collection of online resources, networking groups, and finance providers for women in business

Why Apprentices are Crucial for SME Growth

Why Apprentices are Crucial for SME Growth

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Why Apprentices are Crucial for SME Growth

In recognition of National Apprenticeship Week 2022, we spoke to our staff to find out what it's like to be an apprentice at Fleximize and how it benefits the business as a whole

Brexit: An SME's Checklist for Trading with the EU

Brexit: An SME's Checklist for Trading with the EU

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Brexit: An SME's Checklist for Trading with the EU

To help small businesses feeling uncertain about trading with the EU after Brexit, Carla Caroli from Lawbite shares a step-by-step guide to the cross-border movement of goods

How to Find the Right Packaging Design Partner

How to Find the Right Packaging Design Partner

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How to Find the Right Packaging Design Partner

Packaging can greatly impact your supply chain efficiency, so how can you improve your design? Rich Quelch of DiD talks us through hiring the right packaging partner

10 Restaurant Sales Techniques to Boost Profits

10 Restaurant Sales Techniques to Boost Profits

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10 Restaurant Sales Techniques to Boost Profits

Encouraging your staff to upsell to customers can play a big role in boosting your restaurant profits. Here are 10 upselling techniques proven to work.

8 Steps to Starting a Wholesale Business

8 Steps to Starting a Wholesale Business

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8 Steps to Starting a Wholesale Business

Despite recent upheaval in the wholesale industry, there is a window of opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to launch a business post-lockdown. Here's a quick guide to get started

How Manufacturers can Leverage AI

How Manufacturers can Leverage AI

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How Manufacturers can Leverage AI

The emergence of artificial intelligence and augmented reality gives manufacturers a great opportunity to streamline processes and grow efficiently.

How to Choose an Inventory Management System

How to Choose an Inventory Management System

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How to Choose an Inventory Management System

With recent disruption to supply chains, we discuss how retailers and wholesalers can maximize their efficiency and protect brand reputation with an inventory management system

A Small Retailer's Guide to Ecommerce Platforms

A Small Retailer's Guide to Ecommerce Platforms

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A Small Retailer's Guide to Ecommerce Platforms

As online sales continue to rise in the UK, you may need to migrate to a new ecommerce platform to manage your growing orders. Discover the best 5 solutions for small retailers

A Guide to the New EU VAT E-Commerce Rules

A Guide to the New EU VAT E-Commerce Rules

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A Guide to the New EU VAT E-Commerce Rules

​From the 1st of July, the new EU VAT e-commerce rules will introduce significant changes for UK businesses selling to EU consumers. Here's everything you need to know

The UK Startups Disrupting the Fashion Industry

The UK Startups Disrupting the Fashion Industry

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The UK Startups Disrupting the Fashion Industry

To mark this month’s London Fashion Week, we've highlighted five exciting UK startups making a name for themselves in the British fashion industry

5 Tips for Starting a Hospitality Business in 2021

5 Tips for Starting a Hospitality Business in 2021

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5 Tips for Starting a Hospitality Business in 2021

Here's everything you need to know about starting a hospitality business in 2021, from writing a post-lockdown business plan to embracing technology

The Rise of the Tech Startup

The Rise of the Tech Startup

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The Rise of the Tech Startup

We take a look at how UK tech startups are managing to thrive despite the Covid-19 pandemic

4 Omnichannel Marketing Strategies for SMEs

4 Omnichannel Marketing Strategies for SMEs

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4 Omnichannel Marketing Strategies for SMEs

From creating buyer personas to implementing A/B testing, we explore four of the most effective ways to integrate omnichannel marketing strategies into your next campaign

Growing Your Family-Run Construction Business

Growing Your Family-Run Construction Business

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Growing Your Family-Run Construction Business

Katy Carter of B&A Group explores six strategies to successfully grow your family-run construction business, including a focus on team development and establishing a strong brand image

Costs Associated With Hiring Your First Employee

Costs Associated With Hiring Your First Employee

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Costs Associated With Hiring Your First Employee

Simon Thomas, Founder and Managing Director of Ridgefield Consulting, talks us through the unexpected costs associated with hiring your first employee as a small business owner

How Bespoke Software as a Service Benefits SMEs

How Bespoke Software as a Service Benefits SMEs

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How Bespoke Software as a Service Benefits SMEs

James Ansell, Founder and Director of Code23, highlights why bespoke software as a service is a better choice for small businesses than off-the-shelf software

A Guide to Data Driven Business Development

A Guide to Data Driven Business Development

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A Guide to Data Driven Business Development

A data driven approach to business development can be highly successful for professional services firms that may have previously relied on face-to-face interactions. Here's how