9 sure-fire signs you should be hiring your first employee
Hiring your first employee is an important milestone for any new business start up. Hire too early and you may face cashflow problems, while leaving...
Read MoreYouTube video marketing tips
With nearly two billion users viewing millions of hours of video each day, your business can’t afford to miss out on the marketing behemoth that...
Read MoreWhat is product liability insurance?
Product liability insurance is essential for any business that produces or sells goods. It protects you against legal claims for damage or injury...
Read MoreTwitter marketing tips for a small business
Twitter is a cost-effective way to reach a huge audience. With Twitter accounting for nearly 13% of social media usage in the UK in 2018 according...
Read MoreTrademark vs copyright: what’s the difference?
Protecting your business assets is vital, and trademark and copyright play essential roles in securing the intellectual property your business...
Read MoreTrade credit definition – how trade credit works
Trade credit is similar to a high-street sofa store selling furniture on a ‘buy now, pay later with zero interest’ promotion. Yet instead of...
Read MoreTrade credit advantages and disadvantages
Understanding trade credit advantages and disadvantages is crucial to helping you decide whether you should offer trade credit to customers or use...
Read MoreProfit and Loss Account explained
Businesses succeed or fail based on their ability to make a profit. Generate more cash coming into your business than going out as costs, and your...
Read MoreHow to find a business partner
Starting a business solo can be daunting. In the early days you’ll be wearing lots of different hats – from marketing and sales to financial control...
Read MoreHow to calculate small business corporation tax
Corporation Tax is a tax that all limited companies must pay on their profits – any money your business makes after overheads and expenses have been...
Read MoreHow to become a childminder
With more parents returning to work than ever before, becoming a childminder can be a rewarding business. According to the Money Advice Service, the...
Read MoreWhat is copyright law – and what happens if you break it?
Copyright law protects the creators of original work. If you create something original – from a song or photo to an article or design – copyright...
Read MoreWhat is a trademark?
Your business name and logo are valuable, recognisable assets and, without being trademarked, are vulnerable to abuse. Learn to protect your brand...
Read MoreWhat are intellectual property rights?
As a small business owner, you’re probably familiar with the need to protect your tangible business assets such as equipment, vehicles and premises....
Read MoreHow to trademark a UK business name
Registering a trademark may seem like an unnecessary hassle. Yet leave your business name unregistered and you risk it being used by competitors to...
Read MoreBest ways to enhance employee wellbeing
We spend a vast proportion of our waking hours at work. The average worker will clock up the equivalent of 10.3 continuous years working during...
Read MoreHow to set up a business Facebook page that works
Setting up a business Facebook page is free and can help your business reach nearly 33 million Facebook users in the UK. Learning how to set up a...
Read MoreGet started with YouTube marketing
Video is a powerful marketing channel – and one that’s set to dramatically expand over the new few years. By 2020, video is forecast to account for...
Read MoreGDPR 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...
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