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Your Business Insurance Questions Answered

Am I legally required to have employers’ liability insurance?Yes, if your business has one or more employees. Even if they only have part-time or temporary workers, businesses are legally required to have Employers’ Liability Insurance to protect employees in the event of a work-related injury/illne...

Tue Apr 23 2019

Be a Business Owner in 10 Steps

So, you’re a freelancer. You enjoy the gig-economy, working flexible hours and being your own boss. But do you crave something more? Do you long for a business that focuses on growth rather than getting by? Make the jump from freelancer to small business owner with these ten steps to entrepreneurial...

Fri Mar 15 2019

Prepare your business for the UK leaving the EU

Yes, we know we’re all absolutely fed up with hearing and reading about BREXIT however, it can’t be ignored, one way or other we’re all about to be affected – but especially businesses of all sizes.From small high street florists to printing firms the fact that currently businesses can move goods fr...

Thu Feb 07 2019

5 Resolutions to Kick-Start Your Business

So, you like the idea of business resolutions, but how many of you have made them? Fear not, resolutions aren’t just for the first week of the New Year. Here are our five best resolutions to help you kick-start your business.1. Write a business planLove or hate them, business plans are a focusing to...

Thu Jan 17 2019

How to cash in on Amazon to amplify your brand’s sales

‍Amazon can be a confusing and time consuming platform, but it has massive sales potential with 52% of consumers opting to search for products first on Amazon vs Google, so it should be a major focus of your e-commerce efforts.Amazon has outstanding reach in the UK with 40m shoppers registered, and ...

Thu Jan 10 2019

Be A Chicken Entrepreneur

No, it doesn’t involve hens, chickens or eggs.A chicken entrepreneur is a person who is unwilling to take any risk, is too nervous to ditch the day job but builds a new business during evenings, weekends and holidays, alongside their paid employment.These ‘spare time’ start-ups and side businesses a...

Wed Jan 02 2019

Should I Turn my Hobby Into a Business?

Short answer: yes, but be mindful of these maximsIf you make cards or bake cakes, someone will have said: “They’re so good! You should sell these!” Maybe you’re a shoulder to cry on and offer practical advice. Have you considered a life-coaching business? Product or service, hobby or skill; you wond...

Mon Oct 29 2018

Improve your Marketing and Social Media Conference

Who said social media was easy?Choosing the best platform for your business and then creating content that will raise brand awareness and engage a new client or customer is a serious business.When talking with a room of people or in a one -to-one situation, my approach to social media, remains very ...

Sun Oct 28 2018

How to Gain the Most from Attending a Business Exhibition

‍You’ve booked your free ticket to a Business Show, marked the date in your work diary but have you thought through what you want to achieve whilst you’re there? How will you gain the most from your visit?Here are some pointers: -· Take a few moments to check the organiserswebsite to find out ...

Wed Sep 05 2018

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