Strategy is one of those over-used buzzwords that, in business, is often diluted and can be applied across the board. In this section we take it back to its roots, looking at wide-ranging strategies from pricing structure and salary levels, to marketing and mergers.
Covid-19: 5 SMEs Pivoting Their Business Models
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An SME's Guide to Exhibiting at a Business Show
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Exhibiting at an event or trade show for the first time can be an exciting opportunity to make an impact in your industry. Here are four tips to help you get the most out of your first show
Stopping Counterfeits in the Construction Sector
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Common Financial Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them
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Chris Woodard, Co-Founder of Handle.com, explores some of the biggest financial mistakes that new business owners make and how to avoid them
How to Increase Profits Without Increasing Sales
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Mark Tighe of specialist tax relief consultancy Catax explores how businesses can generate revenue from existing assets, both physical and intellectual, with a focus on tax breaks
How to Find Clients for Your Construction Business
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If you're struggling to find clients for your construction business, this guide explores three easy ways to promote your services and attract new customers
How to Host an Eco-Friendly Corporate Event
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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
How to Donate to Charity as a Limited Company
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Donating to charity through your limited company can have many benefits, such as lowering your corporation tax bill. Here are the main points to be aware of when donating
Credit Control Checklist for Small Businesses
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If you offer your products or services on credit, it's vital that this is carried out in a controlled manner and a strict collection procedure is in place
How to Prioritise Investment Within Your Company
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It can be difficult to know which parts of your SME to invest in when looking into business growth. Lewis Miller of Nelson Frank shares his expertise on how to prioritise company investments.
How to Approach Diversity Within Your SME
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Siân Goodson, Founder of executive search business Goodson Thomas, shares her strategies to help SME owners ensure they have a more diverse workforce and senior team
Maintaining Branding Across Multiple Channels
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Owen Simpson, Head of Marketing at medical negligence specialists Patient Claim Line, explains how to achieve a consistent brand voice across multiple channels
An SME’s Guide to Fair Trade Principles
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Here's our guide on how UK SMEs can get involved with the fair trade movement, including a quick look at some of the UK businesses championing fair trade
The Importance of Business Interruption Insurance
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How to Build a Brand Image for a Family Business
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Strengthening your brand image can do wonders for your family business. We talk you through the four key areas to invest in when building your brand
How to Stand out in a Crowded Marketplace
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Differentiating your business is no easy task, and it’s getting more difficult all the time. Matt Stevens explains how to make your SME stand out from the crowd
How to Promote Your Business Offline
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Although digital marketing is the go-to way of promoting your business these days, traditional offline methods still play an important role in making connections with customers
The Biggest Phishing Threats to SMEs in 2019
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Brexit Uncertainty: Preparing Your Business
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With uncertainty around Brexit dominating headlines, here's how to keep your business prepared in the face of the unexpected
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