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
Guide to 20 Popular Startup Terms
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Read Fleximize's guide to 20 popular startup terms – ideal for entrepreneurs who are new to the buzzing startup and business funding scene.
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?
Registering Your Business as a Limited Company
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Being a sole trader may offer you the business structure you want, but it doesn’t give you the protection a limited company gives you.
Create a Great Place to Work and Unlock Business Potential
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How to unlock potential by creating a great place to work. Find out what makes a positive workplace and why it inspires people to work better.
Setting Up or Altering a UK Partnership Business
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Setting up or altering a UK partnership business requires some practical and legal knowledge; these FAQs should help you get your company up and running.
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
Freelancing vs Full-Time Employment
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What would work best for you? The freedom of freelancing or the stability of employment work. Check out this article about the pros and cons of each.
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.
So You Think You Can Entrepreneur...
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Being an entrepreneur can seem very exciting, but what's entrepreneurship really about? Fleximize breaks down exactly what it takes to be an entrepreneur
How to Find Your Perfect Marketing Agency
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Taking on a marketing agency can be a daunting prospect for any small business, so here's what you should expect and how to find the one most suited to you.
How to Drive Sales For Your New Product
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When launching a new product there are two things you should consider before starting your marketing campaign; content & delivery. Here's why.
Launching Your Own Personal Training Business
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To launch your own personal training business you will need to make sure you can deliver a quality service yourself, or hire a partner. Here's how.
Is Your Business Ready to Go Global?
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It can be one of the most difficult decisions an entrepreneur will ever make - Can your business stand the test of time in a different country?
A Licence to Kill
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Dealing With Sub-Contractors
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Can You Actually Save Money on Business Tax?
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Tax in the UK is decided by the type of goods or services you’re providing, not the type of company that runs it, so can you use this to your advantage?
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.
How to Use Content to Drive Sales
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These days the line between marketing and sales is particularly thin. In this article we look how content can be used to build trust and drive acquisition
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.
Starting Your Own Consultancy Business
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Starting a consulting business is like starting any other business, except most consultants have a head start because they already work in their field.
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