Legal & compliance
A guide to small business insurance
Along with finding funding and dealing with legal and tax-related paperwork, buying your business insurance is likely to be one of the first things you do when you set up…
By Sarah Westbrook 13 June, 2019
Marketing & sales
How to run a social media competition for your business
Social media can be a very powerful marketing channel for your small business. Not only is it a great way to get the word out about your products and services,…
By Dom Stapleton 11 June, 2019
Strategy
Digital natives and digital immigrants: What’s the difference?
Over the last thirty years or so, technology has almost completely transformed the way we live our lives. The rise of personal computers was followed by the explosion of the…
By Dom Stapleton 30 April, 2019
Legal & compliance
Everything you need to know about Making Tax Digital
As a small business owner, you’ve probably already heard about HMRC’s Making Tax Digital initiative which is due to start coming into force at the beginning of next month. However,…
By Dom Stapleton 22 March, 2019
Marketing & sales
How to take your online store to the next level
E-commerce is one the fastest growing sectors in the world. And considering how simple it is to set-up your own online store, that’s no surprise at all. But if you…
By Dom Stapleton 20 March, 2019
Finance & cash flow
How to improve your business credit score
Credit: InvestmentZen. Before a lender will let you borrow money for your business, they’ll want to make sure it’s likely you’ll be able to pay them back. They do this…
By Dom Stapleton 15 March, 2019
Legal & compliance
A guide to choosing a legal structure for your small business
One of the most important decisions you can make when you’re starting your small business is deciding what legal structure it will take. The structure you choose has an important…
By Dom Stapleton 07 March, 2019
Marketing & sales
How to start an online store in 9 easy steps
The internet has completely revolutionised the way we shop. Back in the day, your only options were to browse the shops on the high street or leaf through a catalogue.…
By Dom Stapleton 06 March, 2019
Finance & cash flow
What if you can’t pay your business loan back?
Most responsible lenders will do their best to make sure they only loan money to businesses who are likely to be able to afford the repayments. They do this by…
By Dom Stapleton 28 February, 2019
Staff & recruitment
Employing staff for the first time: 6 things you need to consider
Your business is growing and the future’s looking good. To help with the extra work and make sure that growth continues, you decide to employ one or two members of…
By Dom Stapleton 25 February, 2019
