GDPR and cold calling: how to stay compliant
The introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in 2018 has meant that businesses must modernise how they market their products...
Read MoreEmployee perks & benefits you should offer your staff
Happy staff with access to employee benefits and perks can reduce workplace stress and boost employee morale. The result: increased productivity,...
Read MoreCustomer feedback strategies to improve your business
Finding out if customers are happy can help you improve your offering and grow your business. The result: more satisfied customers who are willing...
Read More8 essential sales techniques to unlock business growth
Sales are the lifeblood of every business and finding out which sales techniques work best for your startup is the key to unlocking success and...
Read More9 pricing strategies every small business should know
Choosing from different pricing strategies for your business is a fraught process: too low and you won’t generate enough profit; too high and...
Read MoreHow to define market size as a startup business
When launching a business, it’s essential you consider market size. Calculating market size helps you understand whether there are enough potential...
Read MoreLegal factors affecting business – from employment to sales
Launching a business can be a step into the unknown. As well as finding customers, handling finances and hiring staff, you need to take time to...
Read MoreInstagram marketing tips for growing businesses
Instagram is one of the fastest-growing social media networks. For the right business Instagram marketing can be a social media rocket, boosting...
Read More15 cold calling tips that open doors and get sales
Cold calls to consumers have declined and businesses have become more effective at screening cold calls. However, for many startups, cold calling...
Read MoreEmployee benefits: workplace perks that boost employee engagement
It’s the little things that matter most in life. And that’s especially true for employees, who are increasingly looking beyond their pay packet to...
Read MoreGDPR compliance checklist for small businesses
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which came into force in May 2018, introduced big changes in how UK businesses handle personal data....
Read MoreHow to calculate VAT
VAT is one of the more complex of UK taxes with lots of exceptions on what’s covered by VAT and how companies charge and pay VAT. All of which can...
Read MoreClaiming VAT back – guide for small businesses
Claiming VAT back isn’t straightforward. The rules are complex with lots of exceptions to items along with various VAT rates and schemes, which make...
Read MorePreparing for Brexit
Whether you’re a start-up business or an established enterprise, Brexit is likely to impact some part of your business. But knowing which...
Read MoreWhat is crowdfunding?
Crowdfunding has raised millions of pounds in the UK. Discover how crowdfunding can help your startup raise the finance needed to launch and grow....
Read MoreHow much is public liability insurance and what does it do?
Public liability insurance is one of the more fundamental insurance policies a business needs to have in place. If your business deals with the...
Read MoreSole trader bank accounts explained
Setting up as a sole trader is the quickest and easiest way to start a new business. You simply register as a self-employed sole trader with HM...
Read MoreSmall business equity financing
If you can’t bootstrap your business and fund it from your own money, you’ll need to attract investors to provide the necessary capital. For some...
Read MoreSeparating business and personal accounts
Tax filing deadlines can creep up on your business, so it’s important to get on top of your tax liabilities from the start. Many new business owners...
Read MoreHow to choose small business accounting software
With lots of different solutions vying for your money, knowing what to look for when choosing the best accounting software for a small business...
Read MoreFinding the right small business pension provider
Hiring staff for your new business can be exciting but it comes with a raft of legal obligations for you as an employer. This includes choosing the...
Read More
