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Finding the suitable source of funding at different business growth phases

Immediately you start developing a prototype out of your business idea, you will need cash to buy the basic items to produce a complete minimum viable product. Testing the prototype in the market will also need some funding; and when you come back to do further research and development, your business expenses will balloon further. The post Finding the suitable source of funding at different business growth phases appeared first on Small Business.

http://smallbusiness.co.uk/finding-suitable-source-funding-different-business-growth-phases-2538406/

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Bookkeeping tips for the gig economy

The rise of the gig economy has led to some confusion regarding how to define employment vs. self-employment, and this has a bearing on the bookkeeping tips small business owners should follow.  The lines between the two traditional forms of work have blurred in some instances, as some companies may employ you on a self-employed The post Bookkeeping tips for the gig economy appeared first on Small Business.

http://smallbusiness.co.uk/bookkeeping-tips-gig-economy-2538404/

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Do’s and don’ts in getting an inventory software for small businesses

Consider the following pointers in do’s and don’ts format. DO’S 1.Do compare your options carefully You can’t just decide to get a particular inventory management software after reading on the details of one software presented to you. You need to look at several options and compare/contrast their different features and their respective advantages and disadvantages. The post Do’s and don’ts in getting an inventory software for small businesses appeared first on Small Business.

http://smallbusiness.co.uk/dos-donts-getting-inventory-software-small-businesses-2538405/

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What do UK professionals do to try and impress their new boss?

  Women are some of the most likely to want to make a good impression throughout their entire employment (75.5 per cent), as well as those aged between 35 and 44 (75.6 per cent), according to the survey by CV-Library. When asked how they aim to please their new employer, respondents cite effective management of workload The post What do UK professionals do to try and impress their new boss? appeared first on Small Business.

http://smallbusiness.co.uk/uk-professionals-try-impress-new-boss-2538402/

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What running through four miles of porridge teaches you about launch marketing

Launching a new product might seem like it fits within your typical marketing programme. But it’s exactly this type of thinking that has led to 40 per cent of launches failing. The Five Global 2017 Launch Marketing Report, which surveyed 720 senior marketers, highlights that 80 per cent believe the type of marketing required for launch is distinct The post What running through four miles of porridge teaches you about launch marketing appeared first on Small Business.

http://smallbusiness.co.uk/running-four-miles-porridge-teaches-launch-marketing-2538399/

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GDPR: Is your small business ready for the ‘Right to be Forgotten’?

It’s August 2018, three months since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force and your small-sized digital marketing agency has just received its first ‘right to be forgotten’ (RTBF) request. As a marketing agency, your business model revolves around customer data. At the same time, you outsource your payroll, human resource management and The post GDPR: Is your small business ready for the ‘Right to be Forgotten’? appeared first on Small Business.

http://smallbusiness.co.uk/gdpr-small-business-ready-right-forgotten-2538398/

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New business grant gives aspiring entrepreneurs the chance to grab a grand

The Formations Company Entrepreneur Award is returning for a second year, and is open to all aspiring entrepreneurs. Entrants from all walks of life will have the chance to battle it out for a £1,000 grant to put towards developing their brilliant business idea, while also getting their company formed entirely for free. To apply, all The post New business grant gives aspiring entrepreneurs the chance to grab a grand appeared first on Small Business.

http://smallbusiness.co.uk/grab-grand-new-small-business-grant-2538395/

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A holistic way of insuring business risk

The first self storage facility in Europe opened its doors in London nearly 40 years ago. Today, the industry in the UK is worth in excess of  £440 million a year and every day self storage operators manage nearly 40 million square feet of customised storage space for people who are on the threshold of The post A holistic way of insuring business risk appeared first on Small Business.

http://smallbusiness.co.uk/a-holistic-way-of-insuring-business-risk-2538380/

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How to grow an online travel agent business

Jon Moulding is co-founder and director of Bury-based online travel agent Florida4Less. Here, we talks about competing with larger operators, moving away from marketing on Teletext and succeeding in a niche market. 1. When did you start the business and why? We started our business in April 2006. Previously, the three directors worked for a flight-only The post How to grow an online travel agent business appeared first on Small Business.

http://smallbusiness.co.uk/grow-online-estate-agent-business-2538388/

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New study reveals just what it takes to run your own business

Being a natural leader and having a strong character are must-have characteristics for starting up, according to a survey by Vistaprint. Determination also ranks high for people looking to turn an idea into a fully-fledged business. The study of 800 British small business owners and 800 British full-time employees reveals that small business owners are The post New study reveals just what it takes to run your own business appeared first on Small Business.

http://smallbusiness.co.uk/new-study-reveals-just-takes-run-business-2538386/

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Lessons learned from…the United Airlines reputation crisis

News about United Airlines denying boarding to a ten-year-old girl for wearing leggings had just started to die down but the airline found itself in the headlines again this week when a video of airport security forcibly removing a passenger from a plane went viral, setting the scene for a potential reputation crisis. After realising The post Lessons learned from…the United Airlines reputation crisis appeared first on Small Business.

http://smallbusiness.co.uk/lessons-learned-united-airlines-crisis-2538385/

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Essential insurance measures for a photography business

Claire Sullivan is a professional photographer, based in Bromley, Kent. Her business, Unique Image Photography, specialises in weddings, portraits, and family photography. Sullivan became a professional photographer in 1998, immediately following completion of her degree in photography. Since then, she has run three different photography businesses, at different times. The first was with a business partner The post Essential insurance measures for a photography business appeared first on Small Business.

http://smallbusiness.co.uk/key-insurance-measures-photography-business-2538383/

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Managing employees in a multi-generational workforce

The workplace is undergoing huge changes right now, as millions of baby boomers retire and Millennials move into management roles for the first time. But Millennials (or Generation Y) are by no means the only kids on the block, as we see Generation Z employees (born between 1994 and 2010) start to enter the workforce. The post Managing employees in a multi-generational workforce appeared first on Small Business.

http://smallbusiness.co.uk/managing-employees-multi-generational-workforce-2538382/

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How do you differentiate a business from the inside out?

In 1987, 26 year old Chip Conley decided to set up a hotel. A hotel based on a magazine. The idea came to him when he met the concert promoter Bill Graham. Bill said he couldn’t find any decent hotels in San Francisco for his acts to stay in. They were either too expensive, too The post How do you differentiate a business from the inside out? appeared first on Small Business.

http://smallbusiness.co.uk/differentiate-business-inside-2538378/

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Why lenders will be required to link to comparison websites

New regulation being introduced in the payday sector will soon require all payday lenders to clearly link to a price comparison website. The new rule is being enforced by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and aims to provide consumers with greater transparency and compare costs effectively with other similar loan products. The Article 7.1 The post Why lenders will be required to link to comparison websites appeared first on Small Business.

http://smallbusiness.co.uk/lenders-will-required-link-comparison-websites-2538376/

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Women are the real drivers of car sales

Statistics show that not only are women making up the majority of car purchases, they also want to buy from other women. They trust them more and as such when women customers see saleswomen in a dealership rather than just men, they’re more likely to make a purchase. So why aren’t more women working in The post Women are the real drivers of car sales appeared first on Small Business.

http://smallbusiness.co.uk/women-real-drivers-car-sales-2538372/

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Four ways to overcome lack of innovation in business

Business innovation enables organisations to optimise their product or service offering and better meet the market’s needs in a more efficient and profitable way. So what can be done to encourage an innovative culture in business? How can we improve the internal processes which sometimes stifle the creative input? 1. Build a trust culture We The post Four ways to overcome lack of innovation in business appeared first on Small Business.

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