Business Tips

Seasonal recruitment tips for small businesses
As summer approaches, small business owners need to ensure that they have experienced staff in place to cover their business needs over the peak holiday period. [June 29, 2009]

7 tasks to help ensure your business prospers during the downturn
Times are tough for most small businesses. Confidence is low and consumers and businesses alike are thinking twice before making purchases. Here are 7 tasks you can carry out to help ensure your business survives and prospers over the next year. [May 21, 2009]

7 clever copywriting secrets for business owners
The ability to passionately sell a product or service in the written word is something that will never go out of fashion. And the reality is that few people will be able to do it as well for your business as you. [May 11, 2009]

Which businesses do well during downturns?
Despite the damaging effects of the economic downturn, there are plenty of examples of businesses who are surviving and even thriving. So what kind of business can see turnover go up in a downturn? [May 8, 2009]

Why the recession may ignite your entrepreneurial spirit
If the downturn has ignited your entrepreneurial spirit and led to new business ideas, you will find that, in spite of the recession and the grim economic outlook, there is plenty of fertile ground in which start-up businesses can take root. [May 1, 2009]

Why you must fire your worst clients - and how to do it
You’re working flat out with steam wafting off your keyboard when the phone rings. Your heart sinks and a faint shudder runs down your spine. It’s your client from hell... again. [April 28, 2009]

21 ways to be positive in your business
If you’re anything like us, you experience the emotional highs and lows of running your own business. So, here are 21 ways to help you stay positive while running your company. [March 25, 2009]

What are the dangers of overtrading?
Did you know it’s possible to get your business into serious financial trouble by selling too much? Here are five signs that your business is growing too fast and you need to think carefully ahead [March 17, 2009]

Ten tips for exporting during the economic downturn
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has urged small business to take a "measured approach" to the export opportunities created as a result of the weakening pound. Includes top ten exporting tips. [March 12, 2009]

How to squeeze 26 hours out of your day - time management tips
Starting a new business can be a shock to the system for many people, as the comforts of working for someone else make way for hard work and long hours. Here are our ultimate time management tips for business owners. [March 10, 2009]

Why finding your own niche can lead to business success
Today’s market is moving further and further away from mass interest and closer to niche businesses – those that are focussed on a particular social, racial or financial segment of the market that can be clearly identified and marketed to. [February 27, 2009]

Could foreign markets bring recession relief?
With the right knowledge, reaching out to new markets for your products and services can be straightforward and problem-free. The key to success is planning, so ensure you give attention to two key areas - language and culture. [February 20, 2009]

Don’t slash and burn in the drive for cost savings
Many companies react to hard times by cutting advertising and marketing budgets, but this can be a mistake. It is better to review your processes, focus on core markets, and avoid wasting time and money on unprofitable areas. [February 19, 2009]

Guide to raising finance to buy a franchise
So you’ve done your research, you understand that buying a franchise is a serious business option and not one to be taken lightly, but how can you raise finance to buy that franchise in the current economic climate? [January 26, 2009]

10 useful resources to help steer your business through the downturn
With the current financial crisis set to continue, small businesses should be looking at effective ways to survive a potentially long-lasting recession. Here are 10 top tips to successfully steer your business through the current economic climate [January 20, 2009]

Investment tips for potential business angels
A leading law firm says falling interest rates are encouraging a growing number of savers to become business angels and invest their surplus funds in cash strapped businesses. Includes some top tips for potential business angels. [January 15, 2009]

Why price cuts don't work in business
As pressure mounts for more and more retailers to slash their prices, a leading sales expert is warning other businesses that cutting prices is not the only way to get ahead in the ‘crunch’, and is urging them not to engage in price wars they cannot sustain in the longer term… [January 6, 2009]

Tips to prepare your business for 2009 and come out on top
As the festive season approaches, a leading Government business site suggests that the holidays can create various challenges for business owners. Here are some tips to help prepare for the inevitable challenges which occur at this time of year. [December 22, 2008]

Tips to make your business more efficient in 2009
By making efficiency savings in all areas of your business you will not only help compensate for any downturn in trade, but also set in place good practices to help ensure the longer term success of your company. Some top tips to increase efficiency and save money in 2009. [December 18, 2008]