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.
The Small Business Owners' Guide to Protecting Your Ideas
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6 Zero-Cost Ways to Win Business From Your Competition
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Starting Your Own Consultancy Business
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Three FAQ's on Payroll and Tax
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We take three of your pressing questions and get our team of small business experts at Fleximize to answer.
The Most Effective Project Management Techniques
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How to Begin Business Debt Consolidation
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If your business is struggling financially, debt consolidation is an effective first step towards getting things back on track. Here's how you can start.
Why Offering a Free Trial Might Not Be Such A Great Idea
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Offering free products or trials can seem like a great idea for persuading people to use and talk about what youre offering, but what are the implications?
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.
Why Not to Get Into a Price War With a Competitor
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Sensible pricing is essential for business – but price wars can be disastrous, and usually mean that everybody loses.
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.
Protecting Your Business in a Natural Disaster
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We are lucky in the UK that natural disasters are a pretty rare occurrence, but Mother Nature can have devastating consequences on small businesses.
Launching Your Trial Product
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Should I Offer Discounts to my Customers?
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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
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How to Market Your Product to a Foreign Country
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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.
How to Write a Press Release For Your Business
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Writing an effective press release for a new business can be tricky if you're unsure, but there are steps you can take to get your press release noticed
Creating a Buzz About Your Business
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Word of mouth is a powerful marketing tool, so how can you encourage your customers to create a buzz about your brand? We look at building brand champions
How to Diversify Your Business
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Thinking of targeting new markets and innovating your products or services? We're offering some useful advice to help you advance your business.
How to Forecast Your Annual Profits
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Encouraging Whistleblowing in the Workplace
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What is whistleblowing, and what are the pros and cons of encouraging it in your organisation? How do go about reaching the right balance for your company?
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