Any business going through growth will come up against challenges – some are worrying, while others are less demanding. You might be struggling with business finance, managing a recruitment drive without causing too much disruption, or even developing new products. Whatever the challenge, our articles should provide some help.
Why Cash Flow is the Most Important Factor in Running a Successful Business
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Cash flow is the lifeblood of your business. Learn why it matters, how to manage it, and how to avoid common pitfalls that cause 82% of business failures.
A Guide to the Growth Guarantee Scheme (GGS)
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Learn about the Growth Guarantee Scheme (GGS), the government-backed initiative replacing the Recovery Loan Scheme.
Attract Skilled Workers with a Recruitment Strategy
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Attract top talent with innovative recruitment strategies that demonstrate your company's value. Start today with our step-by-step recruitment strategy guide.
How to Choose an Inventory Management System
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With recent disruption to supply chains, we discuss how retailers and wholesalers can maximise their efficiency and protect brand reputation with an inventory management system
Mistakes to Avoid When Upscaling Your Business
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It's important to consider how to scale up your business without compromising customer experience, product quality and value for money. Huw Moxon of Informi explores the common pitfalls to avoid when upscaling your SME
Streamlining Financial Processes for Growth
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Neil Robertson of Compleat Software shares his thoughts on how streamlining financial processes can facilitate sustainable business growth
Is a Flat Structure Right for Your SME?
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We explore the pros and cons of flat-structured organisations, along with outlining how to implement a flat structure in your small business
How Business Processes Impact Growth
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Many SMEs reach a state where growth plateaus while competition increases. But how can keeping on top of processes give your business the kick-start it needs?
Protecting Your Brand's Intellectual Property
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Intellectual property and brand image are an SME's most valuable assets. But how do you go about protecting your brand and enforcing your rights to preserve and grow it?
Small Business Toolkit: Online Learning Resources
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Using e-learning and staff training services is becoming more and more important for businesses. Here's how to update the skills of your workforce with online learning
How to Increase Profit With New Revenue Streams
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Introducing new revenue streams is a great way to reduce risk and boost profit. But how can a business find the best opportunities for additional income?
How to Network Effectively
— Read More — How to Network EffectivelyNetworking events remain an important part of the modern business landscape. Learn how to network effectively with these top networking tips
Going Global: the Secrets of International Expansion
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Expanding overseas can be a daunting prospect for any small business, but a plethora of online tools is enabling companies to compete from the outset
The Expensive Video Game Problem
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Funding is an issue that plagues the gaming industry on a daily basis, so how can we overcome it, and how can developers find the finance they need?
3 Steps to Revolutionizing Your Product Cycle
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How to work out what your customers actually want, how to deliver it (metaphorically and literally) and the effect it could have on your business
Market Your Niche Product: The Hacker's Way
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Marketing a niche product can be difficult. Here's a super-quick and low-cost way of getting your niche product in front of the right crowd, however small.
How You Can Learn to be Creative
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You can’t teach someone to come up with great ideas, but creativity is something that can be nurtured and developed with the right kind of attitude.
6 Zero-Cost Ways to Win Business From Your Competition
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There are many ways to win business from your competition. Some come at a cost. Some are completely free apart from in time and effort. Just like these.
Is Your Competitor Analysis as Good as it Can Be?
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Competitor analysis means working out who your competitors are, and assessing their strengths and weaknesses. Remember, knowledge is power.
How to Grow Your Sales Without all the Leg Work
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Our exclusive guide to finding relevant and strongly positioned resellers for your product, how to pitch them and key points you should know.
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