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Alternatives to hiring employees
Knowledge
[…] Alternatives to hiring employees As your business grows, you’ll need to bring in additional people to help. […] carries important duties and obligations. To help you decide if your business is ready for an employee, Net Lawman have looked at two […] services – as opposed to a contract of employment. Advantages Your business benefits from skilled labour under a flexible contract without […]
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Create a marketing plan
[…] advertising. A well-written marketing plan is essential for every business. It provides a clear direction for all your marketing […] and how you will achieve them. A marketing plan is different from a business plan. A marketing plan focuses on how you’ll meet customers’ […] or economy demands – your ability to adapt will help keep your small business ahead of the competition. Start with a situation analysis […]
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Productivity hacks for start-up owners
Knowledge
[…] may need to sacrifice a lot of their spare time to ensure that their business succeeds, so it can pay to manage time effectively to help avoid burnout and help give your business idea the best chance of getting off the ground. You may have a […] miss valuable business opportunities. Research by Asana found that businesses lose 3.6 hours every week on “unnecessary meetings”, while […]
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Chapter one: Researching your idea
[…] Coming up with the idea for your new business is the first step to becoming an entrepreneur. Lots of people […] or passion. For example, if you love baking you could start a cake business or launch a gym if you like to keep fit. Another way to come up […] consultancy, while a journalist could launch a freelance writing business. Deciding why you want to start a business can also help to […]
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Record sales for Kent-base start up
Press release
[…] Friday, compared to the same period the previous year The clothing business was selected as a standout success story by the […] which accounts for an additional 10 per cent of its sales. The business achieved a 15 per cent increase in sales on Black Friday, […] of Monks & Co Clothing Monks & Co. is a great example of how businesses can utilise seasonal peaks, such as Black Friday and […]
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The Paddock
Success Story
[…] locally from organic suppliers. What inspired you to start your business? My love of food, along with my beliefs in sustaining our […] these beliefs and gave me some of the skills needed to start my own business. How have you used your Start Up Loan? My Start Up Loan enabled […] went towards buying my van which is the most important tool of my business. What has been your greatest achievement with your business […]
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Art In Offices
Success Story
[…] Henry received a Start Up Loan in early 2013 to help develop her business Art in Offices, which provide contemporary art at affordable […] Here she talks about how the loan and mentoring helped take her business to the next level. What inspired you to start your own business? I was completing a Masters Degree in Art Management and as […]
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How to successfully negotiate a supplier contract
Knowledge
[…] negotiation skills can prove highly useful for start-ups and small business owners, especially when working with suppliers. Securing […] understand your commitments, which can help to safeguard your business. Understanding key contract terms Knowing essential contract terms helps protect your business and create clear, beneficial agreements. Having a lawyer review […]
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Chapter ten: Networking
[…] Networking is an important activity for new small business owners. It’s a way to connect with and learn from other business owners, meet useful experts and connect with potential customers or clients. In addition, launching your own small business can be lonely, so attending events can also help you deal with […]
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Seven ways chatgpt can help your start up save time and money
Knowledge
[…] models ChatGPT, Bard, Cohere and others has quickly impacted how some businesses use artificial intelligence (AI) and chatbots to increase […] boon for cash-strapped start-ups. Seven ways to use ChatGPT in your business Here are seven specific areas where you could use ChatGPT or alternatives to boost your business’s productivity. 1. Customer support Businesses could benefit […]