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Help and advice on running your business, from customers to finance

  •  Keeping on top of the finances

    Most business that fail do so because they have financial problems – and much of this is due to poor cash flow. This means that it’s vital for a new business to stay on top of their financial health at all times.

  •  Marketing online

    Effective online communications means more than just emailing out press releases. Find out how you can be part of the conversation.

  •  Managing people

    Managing people is the hardest skill for anyone in business. It’s a talent that some people have naturally, but that everyone can learn to do better.

  •  Working flexibly

    Flexible working can help increase productivity. Discover how technology can help you to make the most of your working day.

Our top tips

  1. Consider ways to help your employees work flexibly - it can benefit your business

  2. Try to lead your employees, rather than just managing them

  3. Technology can make it easier to run your business cost-effectively. Find out more about it

  4. Keep the customer in mind at all times - and if you ever have the chance to find out more about them, take it

More...

  • 10 tips to improve agility

    On paper your business looks sound. But what if a changing market means you have to adapt your business model – fast? Find out how to improve your business agility.

  • Comfortable mobile working

    Recent years have seen an explosion in mobile working - and no surprise, given that 83% of us think flexible working brings competitive advantages in business

  • Surviving a downturn

    What can a company do during an economic slowdown? In this article, we look at seven ways you can protect yourself from tough times.

  • Ten tips to deliver a winning pitch

    Communications guru and author of The Jelly Effect, Andy Bounds explains how to create and deliver the perfect pitch and win more business.

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