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How to reduce your staff turnover
Hiring new members of staff can be an expensive task. Not only is it time consuming to undergo the recruitment process, but when you bring a new colleague into your business, they need extensive training to make sure they can be the biggest asset possible.
How your business is wasting money without even realizing it
If there’s one thing that businesses are all businesses are passionate about, it’s saving money. Anytime a business can produce the same results, at a faster pace, while spending less, they pounce at the chance like a cat going after a mouse.
How businesses & people stepped up during the Beast from the East
The UK has enjoyed a sweltering summer this year, with a heatwave that stretched on for months and the warmer weather still being present as the nation creeps into autumn.
Lloyds pilot scheme to boost the number of retailers offering cashback
Lloyds Banking Group in partnership with Visa has announced a new pilot scheme designed to boost access to cash, which will see local retailers paid to offer cashback to customers in their stores.
The ultimate guide for new business owners
Opening a new business can be the start of an exciting adventure. Of course, there are always going to be teething problems when you are getting used to the hustle and bustle of work life, but if you have dreams of becoming a top entrepreneur then you need to think big.
Common issues and obstacles you may run into as an SME
Just like with any goal or dream you have in life when you first set out to start your own SME, it’s normal to look at things in a positive light.
How technology can relieve the pain of running a new business
Gone are the days of businesses shirking away from employing new technologies to facilitate more efficient ways of working. However, this still doesn’t mean that everyone is on board and some companies, especially newly established ones, still lag behind and miss out on the many benefits tech can offer.
What are the main keys to business success?
Starting a business is no mean feat, so it is hardly surprising that around 40% of businesses fail within the first five years.
Key concerns of the UK chemical and pharmaceutical sector
As one of the UK’s top manufacturing exporters, the chemical and pharmaceutical industry adds over £14 billion to the UK economy from sales of £40 billion.
How would a US-China Trade War impact the UK?
Ongoing tensions in the simmering trade war between the USA and China look set to impact both nations’ economies.
How to scale your business and leverage your time
Growth is a necessary factor for every business; it is something that should be strived for.
Funding your business through EIS and crowdfunding
In this article, crowd investment specialist Current Capital underlines the funding opportunities offered by the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and crowdfunding.
One in five SMEs miss new business opportunities due to lack of finance
The Aldermore Future Attitudes report today reveals that a fifth (19%) of all small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) – equating to 1.04 million firms in the UK with under 250 employees – have missed out on at least one new business opportunity in the past 12 months due to a lack of available finance.
Entrepreneur Nation - Just over 4 million British workers will become self-employed
Great Britain is a nation of aspiring entrepreneurs, according to a new report from Aldermore, the specialist lender and savings bank.
5 things every small business needs to do to get ahead
Running a small business can sometimes feel like you’re out on your own at sea, with budgets, business plans, social media notifications and unexpected maintenance fees swirling underneath you.