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HMRC dates you don’t want to miss as a business owner

No matter the size of your business, there are some key HMRC dates you need to keep an eye on. Even if you have an accountant who does your bookkeeping and tax returns, it’s a good idea to have some idea of when these key dates fall. Here are the dates to keep in mind…Read More

6 marketing trends for small businesses

Digital marketing is constantly evolving, and keeping up with the trends can be difficult for a small business owner juggling everything else they need to. But with the huge growth in digital platforms we’ve seen over the last decade or so, we thought it would be important to write about new marketing trends that you…Read More

8 skills you never knew you needed to run a business

Whether you’re starting a business from scratch, investing in an existing business, or buying a franchise, you will be surprised at just how many skills you will need to successfully run a business.  Not only will you need to understand the ins and outs of the whole business, but certain personality and behavioural traits will…Read More

8 of the best business podcasts 

There are a lot of podcasts out there and finding the best ones can be difficult. The business genre is 1 of the top 5 listened to in the podcasting industry, making it particularly appealing for business owners and entrepreneurs. We’ve compiled a list of 8 of our favourite business podcasts that we think you…Read More

5 ways to improve the cost-efficiency of your business

First of all, what do we mean by ‘improve the cost-efficiency of your business’? Simply put, it’s the act of saving money by making your business operations or the product or services you offer perform more efficiently. Why is it important? It pushes companies to improve their customer value and increase their profit margins.  If…Read More

4 Ways an accountant can help you start a business

Starting a new business is one of the most exciting things you can do. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t hard. We highly recommend finding the right accountant to join you on the journey as early as possible. You will eventually need to work with an accountant because of their expertise in complex business accounting…Read More

30 quick social media content ideas

One of the biggest social media struggles for business owners who want to keep their social media channels active is coming up with what to post. It’s one thing being consistent on social media to help maximise brand awareness, but it’s another to be able to keep churning out relevant, quality content – all while…Read More

What you need to know when selling your business

The time may come when you want to move on or retire, and extract as much value as you can from your enterprise. But selling a business is a complex venture, and how much you profit will depend on the reason for the sale, the timing, the strength of the business’s operation, and its structure.…Read More

Managing multiple clients as a freelancer

When starting out as a freelancer, your ultimate goal is to be working with as many clients possible. However when that dream is achieved, having multiple clients at once can become overwhelming and hard to manage, especially when some clients could become more demanding than you envisioned. The art of balancing multiple clients can be…Read More

6 ways you can improve your email marketing campaigns

Despite the huge growth of social media marketing for business, email marketing still continues to be vital. Here are the steps you need to undertake for business growth via email marketing. 1. Pin down your goals In order to measure your return, you need to establish what you hope to achieve through an email campaign.…Read More

Must-read books for new business owners

If you’re a new business owner, it’s beneficial to invest in books that will help kickstart your business venture. We’re always learning as people and wanting to better our knowledge and understanding of the world around us. In this instance, we look directly at bettering our business knowledge for the present and the future. Here…Read More

Preparing for your tax return

Picture this scenario… It’s December and you’ve realised you still need to file for your tax return – that dreaded deadline every year – 31st of January. A lot of us tend to leave our tax returns to the last minute which leaves less time to prepare, and more room for mistakes to happen within…Read More

5 ways your business can be more eco-friendly

Having an eco-friendly business is not only responsible, but it can also help to grow your customer base. Studies show that people favour buying from an environmentally friendly business. Having an eco-friendly business model can help your company flourish in more ways than one. Here are some tips on how your business can become more…Read More

Keeping an eye on your competitors

Having an idea of who your competitors are and monitoring their strategies can hugely help with how you present your marketing, products and services to potential customers and clients. Knowing your competitors is just as important as knowing your industry. This will help with creating your own effective marketing strategies, leading towards making your business…Read More

Low-cost ways to market your business

Marketing is constantly changing, and lots of forms of it are available. But there are many low-cost ways that you can market your business. We have rounded up the best marketing techniques that are budget-friendly and guaranteed to create lasting results. Content marketing Creating engaging content can help to grow brand awareness, potentially leading to…Read More

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