For helpful business advice on topics from how to get your business up and running, to how to use social media to find more customers, these useful articles will help you get ahead of your competition.
Filing tax returns accurately and on time is a central part of running a business effectively. Knowing your income tax from your corporation tax is a good place to start. It’s a legal requirement for all businesses – including the self-employed – to file tax returns with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). The types of […]
If your website isn’t attracting a lot of visitors, you might want to think about how to get people there. After all, why would you have a site if you didn’t want people to come and visit you? Search engine optimisation is still a great idea to get search engines to list you highly in […]
If you work from an office, it’s important to set up admin systems that allow you the time and freedom to get on with your main job – running the business – efficiently. Here’s our overview of how to manage office admin tasks. Buying hardware and software The following hardware is essential for most offices: […]
Gone are the old days of hand-written sales ledgers and colour-coded paper memos. These days, businesses have access to all sorts of useful technology that helps them communicate, keep accurate records, work more efficiently and reach new markets. It can be daunting when you start a new business to understand what technology you need to […]
A good, reliable phone system and internet access are crucial for all types of businesses – particularly in these days of remote working and ‘the cloud’. Here’s our guide to finding the right systems and solutions for your business. Internet for businesses Over the past decade or so, an internet connection has gone from being […]
Now that you’ve made an investment in advertising, you’ll want to ensure that you get the most from your advertising. There are a few considerations to maximise the impact. Content is king Ensure you frequently update your advert/website content to ensure it reflects your business accurately. Ensuring your content is up to date greatly increases […]
These days, it’s often not enough to rely on traditional print and broadcast advertising to get people to hear about your business. Online advertising offers a targeted, low-cost way to let people know what you do – and to drive traffic to your website, generating sales and leads. Read on for our overview of how […]
LinkedIn is often referred to as the ‘grown-up’ or ‘professional’ social media platform, a place where people talk business rather than pleasure. Users can create accounts for themselves, recreate their CV online and, instead of making friends, add ‘connections’ – and these are frequently people at companies they work for, or have worked for in […]