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Net zero heroes – 3 sustainable start-ups to watch
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Net zero heroes – 3 sustainable start-ups to watch From zero-waste shops to plastic-free loo rolls, here are examples of four new sustainable start-ups that have blossomed during lockdown. Greener, more sustainable and eco-friendly business is firmly on the agenda as the UK emerges from lengthy […]
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Veteran ventures – from ex-forces to start-up success
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Veteran ventures – from ex-forces to start-up success Read how three new business owners from an armed forces background used a Start Up Loan via delivery partner X-Forces to start successful businesses. Life on civvy street can be daunting for many ex-forces personnel. With years of service to […]
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10 ways to create a winning start-up pitch
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10 ways to create a winning start-up pitch Looking to attract investment in your start-up business? Learn how to create and deliver a successful pitch with our expert techniques. Known as 'pitching', the ability to quickly present a business idea and tell a compelling story about your start-up is a […]
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How to reduce costs and increase profits
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How to reduce costs and increase profits Running a lean business operation by keeping costs as low as possible can help drive business success. It’s important to manage costs effectively when starting a business and look for ways to increase profits so you can grow. Running a business isn’t just […]
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Make your supply chain sustainable and ethical
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Make your supply chain sustainable and ethical Looking to build a more ethical business? Read our expert guide on how to create and maintain an ethical and sustainable supply chain. Businesses of all sizes are under pressure to behave more ethically. This guide explains how small business owners […]
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Female entrepreneurs – support and mentoring
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Female entrepreneurs – support and mentoring Founders who are women looking for investment Starting a business as a female entrepreneur? Read our expert guide to where to find support, mentoring and funding for female-owned start-ups. Female-led start-ups are in the minority in the UK, with just […]
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Struggling after Covid? A small business guide
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Struggling after Covid? A small business guide If your business is struggling and you need help with finances or mental wellbeing, read our guide to Covid recovery for start-ups. Although coronavirus pandemic restrictions are easing across the UK and businesses are beginning to recover, your […]
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Recovering a small business after Covid-19
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Recovering a small business after Covid-19 It's time to bounce back! Read our expert guide to how to get your business back on its feet as Covid restrictions ease. The Covid-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the UK economy, suffering an 20.4% fall in GDP in Q2 2020 . Government forecasts […]
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How to turn your start-up into a valuable brand
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How to turn your start-up into a valuable brand Find out why it can pay to think big as a business owner, nurturing your business so it can become a successful, recognisable brand. Starting a business isn’t just about making money, breaking free from corporate life or simply pursuing doing […]
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How to create a sustainable business at a low cost
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How to create a sustainable business at a low cost Learn some cost-effective ways to grow a sustainable business that benefits the environment as well as your start-up and customers. Being more sustainable makes good sense for the environment and local communities -and it's a good business […]