You’ve probably noticed an increasing number of businesses pledging to go “net zero” in recent years. According to research, at least one-fifth of the largest public companies in the world have promised to meet net zero targets soon, with a view to mitigating their impact on the planet. So, what can small-to-medium-sized companies learn from this […]
I call it "strategy-as-you-go", and it's not a catchy buzzword: it's a tangible, strategic readiness to respond and adapt to a changing environment. Strategy-As-You-Go And Business Of Resilience Despite unprecedented challenges over the past two years, SMEs in the UK have shown remarkable resilience. They have not only survived the pandemic and the difficulties in its wake but […]
To hear about the power of togetherness and the opportunity that can come from collaboration, we caught up with Duygu Gokduman Pilatin, Director of EGE Engineering Services.
Hugh Gibbs, Co-founder of SearchLand, explains how small property development companies can keep up with the competition. The development and construction sector is one of the major pillars of the UK economy. GDP from construction in the UK reached £29,812 million in the first quarter of 2021, according to ONS data. As such, the Government […]
Having sufficient working capital is important but being able to expand is beneficial too. Here we look at when it’s the right time to raise capital, and times when it’s possibly not. Raising Funds For Working Capital When the ongoing needs of the business – its networking capital – are getting tighter every month, it's a bad […]
Large and small businesses alike have struggled to weather the impact of the pandemic, but have learned important lessons in the process. Here, we examine steps that companies should be taking to ensure business continuity right now, and how they might become better prepared for future crises.
Robert Taylor is the CEO and General Counsel of 360 Law Group, the first law firm to offer consumers and businesses the choice of regulated or unregulated legal services under the same umbrella organisation. Fuelled by a global network of industry heavyweights and investment into innovative technology, this virtual firm has found a way to […]
SMEs have frequently been referred to as the ‘backbone of the UK economy’, according to many leading politicians and market reports. However, a recent YouGov survey, commissioned by LateRooms.com Business has revealed that these companies may not be operating at maximum levels of efficiency. Research recently released by the UK’s leading hotel specialist, has revealed […]
The UK’s SMEs are overwhelmingly calling for business rates to be made both simpler and more flexible, research from Close Brothers Asset Finance reveals. Overall, the figure stands at 71%, with businesses at the larger end of the scale feeling particularly frustrated. Business Rates are a tax on business properties set by the government; they […]
Below Jason Goldberg, Director and Owner of Spaseekers.com, shares his advice on how start-ups can give their new business a good start by managing their finances successfully. With 2018 predicted to be another record year for UK start-ups, more people than ever are following their dreams to make their mark in the world of entrepreneurialism. […]
Professional presence is a key factor in attracting the modern customer, but how do you ensure your small business can rival your big corporate competitors? eReceptionist’s Rory Whelan discusses changes you can make today. Your customers deal with large corporations on a daily basis. From major retailers and grocery outlets to utility companies and banks, […]
The number of scale-up businesses in the UK is rising fast and almost half (42%) have been founded by people aged 34 and under, according to a new report: Dream bigger: The scale-up moment, from Smith & Williamson, the accountancy, tax and investment management group. In a sign that young entrepreneurs are taking the high-growth […]
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