Managing suppliers and manufacturers

Make your supply chain sustainable and ethical

Businesses of all sizes are under pressure to behave more ethically. This guide explains how small business owners can create and maintain an...

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Supercharge your start-up supply chain

A supply chain, the term used to describe the system of supplying a product to a customer, is an essential process that start-ups need to get right....

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How to build a prototype for a start-up business

Building a physical or digital prototype can be a great way to attract investment, hone your product and bring your business idea to life. Learn how...

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How to outsource expertise and grow your business

Outsourcing is no longer only the preserve of large businesses – small businesses can benefit hugely too. Read our guide to the experts and...

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Get your product into a supermarket

Suppliers and Manufacturers

Getting your products into a major supermarket such as Tesco or Asda can transform your business. A place on the shelves of a supermarket can see...

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Card machines for small businesses

The UK is a nation of card lovers. In 2017, for the first time, card transactions overtook cash as the most common form of payment. Customers and...

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Successful negotiation tactics

Learn how to negotiate with clients, staff, suppliers and other businesses with our top ten negotiation tactics. Business negotiation is part and...

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What is a wholesaler?

Suppliers and Manufacturers

A wholesaler is a vital part of the supply chain for many businesses, able to offer discount prices for bulk purchases. Here’s how to choose...

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How to sell on Amazon Marketplace

Over 70,000 people in the UK run small businesses using Amazon Marketplace. Here’s our step-by-step guide to setting up and selling products...

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Choosing the right supplier for your business

Suppliers and Manufacturers

Locating the right supplier and negotiating contracts for products is critical if you’re going to deliver products and services that are on...

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How to work with overseas suppliers

Suppliers and Manufacturers

Overseas suppliers can offer unique products and cheaper manufacturing – but be sure to research overseas suppliers first so you can set up...

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How to choose the best business supplier

Finding the best business supplier for your start-up can be a challenge, but our guide to choosing the best supplier – from IT and equipment...

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How to create a supplier checklist

Choosing the best supplier for your small business start-up is essential to get right. Our handy free supplier checklist will help you know what to...

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Business tips from Start Up Loans Ambassadors

Are you thinking of starting a business or want to grow your early stage venture but need some guidance? You’ve come to the right place. We...

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James Caan on business negotiation

Learning how to negotiate in business Negotiation is part of every business, there is an art to it, and I firmly believe it is a skill any business...

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Lawbite’s 5 essential legal steps to successfully launch a business

LawBite have provided their top tips for start up companies. Read on for essential legal tips and don’t forget that Lawbite are offering...

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Lawbite’s 6 essential legal steps to successfully grow your business

Now that your business is up and running, don’t fall in to the same trap as many small companies and forget to manage your paperwork properly....

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7 steps to take before you export

Why should your business export? It’s a big world out there and, according to the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and...

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Business tips and advice

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