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

Ask Fleximize: Money Issues

Ask Fleximize: Money Issues

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Ask Fleximize: Money Issues

All your questions answered by the experts at Fleximize: These are real money issues facing real small business owners.

Should I Offer Discounts to my Customers?

Should I Offer Discounts to my Customers?

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Should I Offer Discounts to my Customers?

Volume discounts are a proven way to increase sales and gain customer loyalty. But do they make financial sense for your business?

Writing a Business Plan

Writing a Business Plan

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Writing a Business Plan

If you want to start out in business, and you've got a great idea, you need to plan how your business will launch, grow and sustain itself. Here's how

How to Market Your Product to a Foreign Country

How to Market Your Product to a Foreign Country

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How to Market Your Product to a Foreign Country

In order to market to your foreign audience as effectively as possible, you need to be prepared to really get to know your customers. Here's how.

Ask Fleximize: Growth

Ask Fleximize: Growth

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Ask Fleximize: Growth

All your questions answered by the experts at Fleximize: These are real growth issues facing real small business owners.

Employing Externally vs. Promoting Internally

Employing Externally vs. Promoting Internally

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Employing Externally vs. Promoting Internally

When looking to fill a vacant position there are two common trains of thought - external or internal. But where is best to look?

Does Your Business Have 'Partner Problems'?

Does Your Business Have 'Partner Problems'?

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Does Your Business Have 'Partner Problems'?

With any business partnership there can be friction. If your business is being held back by a partner, here's what you can do it certain situations.

Is Your Business Ready to Rule a New Roost?

Is Your Business Ready to Rule a New Roost?

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Is Your Business Ready to Rule a New Roost?

Your business needs should dictate when you move from your home to a retail location. You’ll need to take into account plenty of costs. Here's how.

Growing Your Small Business Online

Growing Your Small Business Online

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Growing Your Small Business Online

Want to grow your small business online, but don't know where to start? Here are the basics before you get tweeting/posting/blogging.

Ask Fleximize: Creative Challenges

Ask Fleximize: Creative Challenges

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Ask Fleximize: Creative Challenges

The three burning questions on the lips of business owners. This time we look at some of the common creative challenges facing small business owners.

Ask Fleximize: Potential Clients

Ask Fleximize: Potential Clients

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Ask Fleximize: Potential Clients

In this edition of Ask Fleximize we answer all your burning questions on reaching out to potential customers, converting and retaining them.

3 Tips for Starting Up

3 Tips for Starting Up

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3 Tips for Starting Up

When starting up your business, there are many things to consider. But which 3 are most important? Knowledge Hub reveals the first three things to address..

Growth Hacking 101

Growth Hacking 101

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Growth Hacking 101

Actionable tips on growing your small business or start up, and taking your business to the next level of growth. Hack your way to the top!

7 Business Tax Basics

7 Business Tax Basics

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7 Business Tax Basics

7 frequently asked questions (FAQs) on business tax, covering the basics of setting yourself as a new business, and staying on the right side of the law.

Introduction to Entrepreneurial Copyright

Introduction to Entrepreneurial Copyright

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Introduction to Entrepreneurial Copyright

Entrepreneurial ​rights offer protection to people who take the time to invest in creativity, but differ from literary, drama, music or art copyright.

Tips on Sustainable Growth

Tips on Sustainable Growth

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Tips on Sustainable Growth

Being aware of the the key factors and challenges of sustainable growth can help your business succeed in the long term.

How to Build a Client Base

How to Build a Client Base

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How to Build a Client Base

Landing your first client can be tough, particularly if don't already have a network in place. Explore our advice on developing a client base from scratch

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Expansion

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Expansion

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Avoiding the Pitfalls of Expansion

Discover the common pitfalls of business growth and how to avoid them. If you're targeting new markets or diversifying your services, here are our top tips

How to Diversify Your Business

How to Diversify Your Business

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How to Diversify Your Business

Thinking of targeting new markets and innovating your products or services? We're offering some useful advice to help you advance your business.

What to Consider Before Merging With Another Company

What to Consider Before Merging With Another Company

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What to Consider Before Merging With Another Company

Merging with another business can be daunting prospect for everyone from employees to owners. Here's how to plan your merger to ensure success.