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How small businesses can be more inclusive
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How small businesses can be more inclusive Successful marketing builds a connection between a small business and its target customer base. An important aspect is ensuring marketing is as inclusive as possible and able to reach as wide a group of potential customers as possible. A 2020 study by […]
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How to be an ethical start-up
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How to be an ethical start-up According to recent research, ethical and sustainability issues remain a key driver for almost a third of consumers, who claim to have stopped purchasing certain brands due to related concerns. The conscientious pound is a valuable market, too, with conscientious […]
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How to pay employees fairly
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How to pay employees fairly The UK Government named and shamed over 200 employers in 2021 that failed to pay the minimum wage to staff, leaving £1.2 million unpaid and around 12,000 workers out of pocket. The level of pay an employee receives tends to reflect the skills, qualifications, and […]
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Creating a positive work environment for the hearing impaired
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Creating a positive work environment for the hearing impaired New business owners could be missing out on accessing a valuable pool of potential employees by not taking steps to create an inclusive working environment for people with hearing impairments. According to Hearing Link , around 11 […]
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Seven tips to make your e-commerce website more accessible
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Seven tips to make your e-commerce website more accessible Online businesses such as e-commerce stores could be missing valuable sales by not making their websites as accessible as they could be. With around 14.6 million people in the UK reported as having a disability, and the online spending […]
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Supply chain challenges and how to solve them
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Supply chain challenges and how to solve them Starting your own business can involve building a supply chain – how you get materials, products, and inventory from suppliers and manufacturers to your company and then on to customers. Disruption to global logistics is having a significant impact on […]
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Your guide to our Business Support Partners
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Your guide to our Business Support Partners Launching a business and making it a success can often benefit from access to support tailored to your needs. Our national and regional Business Support Partners are on hand to help your new venture take flight. By providing access to Start Up Loans […]
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Eight tips to tackle high inflation
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Eight tips to tackle high inflation All companies can be affected by inflation, particularly when the rate is high. To run a successful business, entrepreneurs need to understand all the factors that could impact their finances and future growth. One of them is inflation. Low inflation can be a […]
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Six cost-saving technologies for start-ups and small businesses
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Six cost-saving technologies for start-ups and small businesses For small business owners and start-ups, it’s important to carefully manage costs. According to the annual SME Confidence Tracker survey , 39% of smaller firms highlighted cash flow as a concern. With the rising cost of living and the […]
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How to create customer invoices for your start-up
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How to create customer invoices for your start-up Business invoices are essential to any start-up’s accounting and finance processes. They record the products and services you provide customers and contain important sales, tax, and accounting information. An incorrect invoice can harm business […]