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James Caan on business negotiation
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James Caan on business negotiation Negotiation is part of every business, there is an art to it, and I firmly believe it is a skill any business owner can acquire. If you are a start up it can sometimes be a daunting task, but as with anything in life, practice will make perfect. Here are my top […]
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Secure payment methods and how to implement them for your business
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Secure payment methods and how to implement them for your business What is secure payment and why is it so important? Secure payments are those that are protected at the point of purchase, meaning that the customer's card and bank details are protected and cannot be stolen. Your customers will be […]
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Becoming a Mumpreneur
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Becoming a Mumpreneur Yasmina Siadatan, former Creative Director at Start Up Loans, discusses being a working mother: "Being a mother of two young children and working full time I understand the pressures working mums are under on many levels. I’m truly passionate that being your own boss is a real […]
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Ten ways to strengthen your cashflow
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Ten ways to strengthen your cashflow Without knowing how cashflow works within your business, you could be ignoring what is a crucial part of running your company. Our corporate partner Intuit QuickBooks are a leading accounting software provider, and they have given their top 10 tips on how you […]
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Why new year is a great time to reassess your business
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Why new year is a great time to reassess your business January is a great month to reassess your business, to look back on what went well last year and research how you can do things better. Here are five key things for you to consider at the start of the new year. 1. How fast can customers get […]
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5 ways a mentor can help you get the X-factor
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5 ways a mentor can help you get the X-factor Bev James explains five ways a mentor can help your business to grow Research in the UK has shown that 70% of small business owners that receive mentoring survive for five years or more. This is double the rate compared with non-mentored start ups, yet […]
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6 ways to make your website more effective
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6 ways to make your website more effective To have a successful business you should invest time in your online presence. Your website says a lot about your company. If you want to increase visits and sales there are some top tips to consider. Rebecca Kimber, CEO of website design company Create, […]
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How to get your business online
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How to get your business online Developing the website for your business is an exciting experience. A good website increases the credibility of the business and can be integral to the success and growth of your business. Rebecca Kimber, CEO of website design company Create, shares four important […]
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Business insurance for beginners
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Business insurance for beginners When you're starting a business, it can be hard to know what insurance you need. To help, Simply Business have put together a quick and easy guide of the main types of business insurance that are available. This blog will help you get to grips with the options and […]
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How to use Christmas to give your business a boost
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How to use Christmas to give your business a boost Our loan recipients share advice on using Christmas to give your business a boost Whenever Christmas is approaching it can mean preparing to deal with a surge in demand. If not, it can provide some much valued quiet time to prepare for next year […]