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How small businesses can prepare for success in 2020

Posted by Amina Addow on Dec 19, 2019 3:24:35 PM

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As we draw near to another completed year and a whole new decade! Small businesses need to take the opportunity to look at what 2020 means for their operations and business development. For business owners, it's essential to plan for the year and we give some areas to focus on.

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7 Ways Cloud Computing is Changing the Business World

Posted by Amina Addow on Oct 30, 2019 4:34:22 PM

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More and more businesses are switching to the cloud for both their internal and external communications. Surveys show that this trend is being adopted more by large companies than smaller ones. In fact, 41% of surveyed businesses are planning to expand spending on cloud technologies.

So, why all the interest in cloud computing? Here are the ways cloud computing is drastically changing the world of business.

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Quick tips for growing a successful small business

Posted by Amina Addow on Jul 12, 2019 4:38:49 PM

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In the current climate, small business has been finding it hard to thrive. An alarming rate of small businesses on the high street has been closing down due to higher costs and consumer disinterest. To succeed in business today you need to be flexible and have good planning to adapt to changing markets and demand.
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Social Media strategy: 4 tips on how to get more engagement

Posted by Amina Addow on Jul 8, 2019 5:24:06 PM

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Social media has many benefits which we have talked about at length on this blog. It's key that small businesses become more involved in social media and begin their social media journey.

But how do you go about growing, starting and creating more engagement? We delve into how you can start moving your business online.

 

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Why do SMEs shy away from business debt prevention?

Posted by Amina Addow on Jul 4, 2019 4:39:17 PM

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There are 99.3% of SMEs that make up the UK business landscape and the figure is probably similar all across Europe.

SMEs are the lifeblood of business they take the biggest personal risk for sometimes little or no reward.

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5 marketing lessons small businesses can learn from Love Island

Posted by Amina Addow on Jun 17, 2019 11:54:39 AM

Love Island continues to be the most popular show on TV captivating the British public and gaining millions of viewers for consecutive years.  At first glance, the show may not seem like a marketing Easter egg for small businesses but the heightened and quick success of this smash-hit can certainly teach a few lessons.

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5 Reasons Why Phone Calls Are Still Valuable For Small Businesses

Posted by Amina Addow on May 9, 2019 2:26:31 PM

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In this digital age, it'd be normal to think everything is now online in terms of business and customer service. However, nothing can quite replace the traditional phone call when looking for personal service and reassurance. We look at five reasons why phone calls are still valuable for small businesses

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5 benefits of introducing mindfulness in the workplace

Posted by Amina Addow on May 8, 2019 12:26:30 PM

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Stress in the workplace can’t be avoided but it can be managed by mindfulness. Mindfulness allows employees to relax by disconnect from work-related stress. We look at more benefits this can bring to the workplace.
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Why content marketing is important for small businesses

Posted by Amina Addow on May 7, 2019 11:22:09 AM

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Content marketing is creating written or visual content for your consumer base that drives revenue and interest. Learning how to create engaging copy will be beneficial in increasing your brand awareness and working on your brand story.
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How to support religious holidays in the workplace

Posted by Amina Addow on Apr 15, 2019 11:58:14 AM

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This Spring there are various religious holidays occurring from Easter to Ramadhan and it's important to show support. While Christian holidays are already observed on public holidays it's also essential to be mindful of other religious obligations.

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