How Would The Digital Tax Revolution Affect You?

by Maria Williams | Aug 2016 | Business, News, Retail, Start-up

There could soon be a digital revolution in the way small businesses deal with tax. Last year, the Cameron government announced plans to introduce compulsory quarterly tax updates for businesses, being phased in between 2018 and 2020. Wherever humanly possible, those...

How To Find A Free Mentor For Your Start-up

by Maria Williams | Jul 2016 | Business, Start-up

When we start out in business, we need someone with experience to help us find the right path. We all need a mentor. Business coaches can be expensive. What if you can’t afford one? There are business people out there who have offered their time free of charge to help...

7 Ways To Beat The Summer Lean Period

by Maria Williams | Jul 2016 | Business, Marketing, Retail

Summers can be tough when you’re in business. Demand dips as people go on holiday. It’s difficult to get people to make business decisions until everyone’s back in the office in September. Here are our top 7 tips to surviving the summer lean period. Organise a summer...

The 10 Commandments Of Business Networking

by Maria Williams | Jun 2016 | Business, Facebook, Marketing, Sales, Social Media

Networking can be a brilliant way of meeting new contacts and finding new business. If it’s done incorrectly, though, it could start to hinder your marketing. When it comes to networking like a pro, there are golden rules we should always follow.  They should be...

What Could Small Businesses Expect If Britain Votes For Brexit?

by Maria Williams | Jun 2016 | Business, News

Business is split over Brexit. The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) says 80% of its members want to remain in the EU. A new survey this week showed 46.1% of SMEs would prefer to leave it. That SME survey, it should be noted, was carried out by five chartered...