Category: Business Advice

Over the past 18 months, Government’s ever-shifting COVID-19 restrictions and support packages have been influencing business decisions across many industry sectors. Now, as restrictions are relaxed across the UK, business leaders are aiming to take back con

If you’re looking to stand out from the crowd as a business, you could do much worse than focusing on personalising your customer service. In fact, in 2018, Accenture found that 91% of customers were more likely to work with a business that remembered them a

While no one person is going to change nor greatly impact how a bank operates, when small business owners start being more selective about who they bank with, the effects are amplified.

If you need something for the short term, perhaps buying isn't necessary. Here, we look at whether leasing everything is risky for your business, discussing both the advantages and disadvantages.

Small and medium size businesses have come a long way in the past decade, especially when it comes to options for global expansion. In the past, only the biggest companies were able to hire abroad because of the costs and risks involved in opening entities acr

Opening and managing your own B&B is challenging but could be very profitable. Here we look at the expenses of starting out, and what you will need.

When running a small business, a good marketing plan is essential. You need to work hard to stand out in the crowd - not just against local competitors but against larger corporations in the same industry.

Investing in proper security for your business protects so much more than your own commercial interests. It also protects your clients, customers, and even your employees, all of which play vital roles in your company’s continued success.

When it comes to running a business, diving into daring decisions is easier said than done— and this is especially true for SMEs. If you’re a small business owner or stakeholder, you have fewer financial and human resources to fall back on should your choi

It is, of course, crucial to push for new customers in business. However, you shouldn’t forget about your existing clients. Making customer retention a central part of your marketing strategy can be highly profitable in the long term, as research shows that

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) offers benefits to businesses compared to the traditional phone system. If you haven’t started using VoIP in your business, here are 8 reasons to start.

All big businesses started as SMEs with a plan to expand. No action is too big or small for securing your company's financial future. Here are our tips.