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.
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Rebranding a Company: Lessons from AOL
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The Impact of the Uber Ruling on the Gig Economy
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The Difference Between Gross Profit and Net Profit
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Entrepreneurs often forget the difference between gross and net profit when filing their accounts or pitching for investment. Elizabeth Page explains how to calculate both for your income statement
The Importance of Insurance to Business
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'Why do I need business insurance?' we hear you ask. That's one of the questions we answer in this super simple guide for startups and SMEs
The Five Myths of Entrepreneurship
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There are a number of myths swirling around the startup space – and many entrepreneurs fall for them hook, line and sinker. We debunk five of the biggest
Why Apprenticeships are Great News for Small Businesses
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eBay Loans and Advice for eBay Seller Success
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Article offering great advice for eBay Sellers who want to boost business – from applying for eBay loans to strategic timing of auctions
Will NLW Make Employees the Victims?
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Phil Foster discusses how the new National Living Wage could cause SMEs to make low-skilled staff unemployed to save on costs.
Top 5 Board Games For Entrepreneurs
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Our round up of the best board games for all entrepreneurs - from the cutthroat strategy of Monopoly to a game that requires total collaboration to succeed.
How SMEs Can Help Close the Gender Pay Gap
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Small Business Advice From Small Business Owners
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Get some small business advice – short audio interviews and advice from British micro-enterprise owners in the arts, tech and retail.
Family Firm Stamps Down Christmas Post Prices
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How to Maximize on Christmas Mayhem
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Independent toy store owner, Kirit Kumar, offers wise words on getting the most from the Christmas shopping season on the high street and online.
The Careers of the Founders
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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
What Your Logo and Font Say About Your Business
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Getting your logo design right is hugely important for your business, principally because it establishes your brand and creates customer recognition.
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.
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What’s the Consumer Confidence Index, and why is it important in business? Fleximize explains in detail, including how to use this data to plan your budget
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