2018
Yearly Archives: 2018
4 ways to cope when you’re running a business alone
Don’t let your SME control your life, says Opus Energy COO Nikki Flanders
It takes a lot of energy to run a small business. Whether...
5 ways to use social media to drive your sales
Selling through social media requires patience and trust, says Martin Thomas – it’s not about the quick sell but repeat business
Social selling involves the...
4 ways that nimble SMEs can lure talent away from big rivals
Recruitment is often the biggest headache in today’s saturated jobs market. Matt Foster says SMEs can have the edge over cumbersome big firms
The total...
Small businesses need grants to help them with Brexit, says IoD
Proposed scheme would offer SMEs up to £3,000 in legal and professional advice whatever Brexit outcome
The government should give businesses “Brexit planning vouchers” to...
4 steps to persuade anybody to do (almost) anything
Persuasion is a skill that every SME founder needs to master, says entrepreneur and author Bob Hayward
To lead a team effectively, manage a group...
Think global – how SMEs can succeed in a post-Brexit landscape
SMEs can be nimbler about overseas exports than their legacy competitors, says Michel FitzGerald
British businesses are experiencing a period of turbulence. As the nation...
5 things you need to do to launch a successful crowdfunding campaign
Being transparent and honest about your growth plan is key to attracting crowdsourced funding, says Salvatore Minetti
The UK boasts one of the world’s leading...
6 steps to ensure your invoices get settled
Accountant Hasib Howlander offers a step-by-step guide to making sure you get paid
According to the Office of National Statistics, three in five small businesses...
Lonely at the top – entrepreneurs can often feel isolated and alone
Neil Francis offers solutions for SME founders who feel isolated
The effects of loneliness on you and how you cope with it as an entrepreneur...
Business leaders call for tax break for SMEs that invest in productivity tech
Tax break for entrepreneurs investing in tech seen as most helpful, according to Institute of Directors report
Business leaders have called on the government to...
