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Networking in the new normal

Handshaking, back-slapping and business card swapping – gone. Virtual business networking is here to stay.While many people eagerly anticipate the return of physical networking events, social distancing measures are set to remain for the foreseeable and thus the days of handshaking, back-slapping an...

Fri Jan 08 2021

Going self-employed: Is it right for me?

A MENTA guide to going self-employed in the UKDo you dream of being your own boss? Do you have brilliant business idea? Are you ready to make your vision a reality?The attraction of self-employment is bountiful, as are the benefits:● More autonomy over your work and flexibility in your working hours...

Tue Jan 05 2021

Why journalists are an entrepreneur’s best friend ... especially now

Business plans for the new year are now being pulled together with sales targets that will need all the help they can get if they are to be achieved.19 out of 20 of buying decisions now rely on customer and brand recommendations, a trend that has been accelerated by the increase in online purchases ...

Wed Nov 11 2020

Business in the times of Corona: Maintaining momentum

Your working day has been turned on its head, and the boundaries between home and work are becoming increasingly blurred. While many small business owners thrive on self-motivation and working from home, at some point nearly all will be faced with the challenge of maintaining momentum – especially w...

Tue Nov 03 2020

Communication for the new normal

Bridging the social distancing gapThroughout 2020, social distancing has meant that businesses of the “new normal” are required to operate remotely; offering products and services digitally, pitching for business virtually, collaborating with colleagues online and managing employees working from hom...

Tue Nov 03 2020

Working from Home - The Rules!

‍So you are now working from home. Whether you approached this with joy or horror, the time thief of procrastination will worm its way into your daily life unless you armour yourself against it.I have run several businesses over the last 30 years. Many times I have missed opportunities and sales d...

Tue Sep 29 2020

Getting to know MENTA's Refugee Entrepreneur Programme: An interview with Monica Bell

Meet Monica, our business trainer supporting refugee entrepreneurs seeking to create a new life in the UK.Monica Bell runs MENTA’s Refugee Entrepreneur Programme – supporting clients looking to set up their own businesses.The programme is run by the Centre for Entrepreneurs and is sponsored by the H...

Mon Jul 27 2020

Covid-19: Returning to work in the office & Risk Assessments

‍How do I safely get my team back to the office?The UK has approximately 4.2 million people classed as “working within an office” environment, so with Government experts regarding enclosed spaces as higher risk areas for Covid-19 transmission, it poses a big challenge for industries to plan their wo...

Mon Jun 08 2020

Business in the times of Corona: Emotional wellbeing

‍Your emotional wellbeing survival guideAs small business owners, we’re used to wearing multiple hats; we are the HR manager, the accountant, the sales and marketing director; we make the products, we deliver the services, we make the tea.The Coronavirus pandemic has placed an additional demand on o...

Sat May 09 2020

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