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The Most Dangerous Moment in Business Is When Everything Is Going Well

The Most Dangerous Moment in Business Is When Everything Is Going Well

They Saw It Coming. They Did Nothing. The Lessons Every Business Owner Needs to Hear. There is a particular kind of business tragedy that isn't about bad luck, poor timing, or a lack of talent...

Ozzy Ozzy
Sales & Marketing
Unlocking New Customers: How Offering Company Formation Services Can Expand Your Business

Unlocking New Customers: How Offering Company Formation Services Can Expand Your Business

Marketing is one of the biggest challenges for any business. Finding new customers, standing out from the competition, and converting leads into paying clients can be costly and time-consuming...

Ozzy Ozzy
Sales & Marketing
Small business marketing 101: build your brand and engage your audience

Small business marketing 101: build your brand and engage your audience

When you’re building your first business from scratch, establishing an impactful marketing pathway can be challenging. Our ever-growing technological landscape means the way we connect with our...

graceks graceks
Technology
Think big, start small: How to roll out digital tools at scale

Think big, start small: How to roll out digital tools at scale

Introducing technology at scale is a no-brainer for small businesses, helping to save time, reduce operating costs and be more competitive. Here’s why it’s easier than you think. While most small...

Amalie Smith Amalie Smith
Sales & Marketing
Business cards in the digital age: still a handshake worth making?

Business cards in the digital age: still a handshake worth making?

In an era where our smartphones seem like extensions of our hands and social media platforms act as our digital billboards, one might wonder if the humble business card still holds its ground...

Ozzy Ozzy
Ecommerce
How to set up your Google My Business profile: a step-by-step guide

How to set up your Google My Business profile: a step-by-step guide

In the digital age, having an online presence is crucial for businesses of all sizes. One of the easiest and most effective ways to boost your visibility, especially in local searches, is by...

Ozzy Ozzy
Sales & Marketing
Effective marketing strategies for small business owners: a comprehensive guide

Effective marketing strategies for small business owners: a comprehensive guide

Navigating the marketing landscape as a small business founder can often feel like charting unknown territory. With constrained resources and fierce competition, it's crucial to employ strategies...

Ozzy Ozzy
Sales & Marketing
Six of the best CRM tools for small businesses

Six of the best CRM tools for small businesses

CRM (customer relationship management) tools are systems that store all data on your current and potential customers in one place. This helps businesses manage customer relationships, understand...

ChrisGoodfellow ChrisGoodfellow
Starting Up
How to start a competitions website

How to start a competitions website

“Comping” – the art of strategically entering hundreds of online competitions — is a popular hobby in the UK, with reputable sources like MoneySavingExpert.com offering guidance on how to boost...

S SianCahill
Sales & Marketing
A guide to creating TikTok content that sells

A guide to creating TikTok content that sells

TikTok’s popularity has increased rapidly in recent years, creating a virtual universe all of its own where viral videos, trends and challenges reign supreme. Yet the rising success of...

ChrisGoodfellow ChrisGoodfellow
Sales & Marketing
How to market to Gen Z: Top tips to help you move the needle

How to market to Gen Z: Top tips to help you move the needle

As Gen Z grows older, they’re becoming more and more influential in the consumer market. In fact, a recent study by Knit revealed that Gen Z makes up 40% of the global consumer population with a...

ChrisGoodfellow ChrisGoodfellow
Starting Up
Starting a clothing brand: your complete guide to fashion success

Starting a clothing brand: your complete guide to fashion success

Been browsing high street clothing shops and thinking you could do it better? Ready to bring your sketchbook full of fashion designs to life? Armed with the right know-how, you can turn your...

Amalie Smith Amalie Smith
Sales & Marketing
How to stand out when selling B2B: a nine-step guide

How to stand out when selling B2B: a nine-step guide

Your business is growing and you’ve seen some success, but you want to stand out from the crowd when selling B2B. According to gov.uk, there were 222,068 new incorporations in the UK between...

Amalie Smith Amalie Smith
Sales & Marketing
Building a website in 2023: top tips and tools

Building a website in 2023: top tips and tools

You think you've got a killer business idea. Your product and service is solid, the business plan is bullet-proof, and you may even have some investors on board – but have you got your website...

ChrisGoodfellow ChrisGoodfellow
Sales & Marketing
How to identify your target market

How to identify your target market

As with many budding entrepreneurs, you may have a business idea to revolutionise your sector. But do you really know your target market? Whilst your product might be pristine, you may not have...

ChrisGoodfellow ChrisGoodfellow
Starting Up
How to identify your target market

How to identify your target market

As with many budding entrepreneurs, you may have a business idea to revolutionise your sector. But do you really know your target market? Whilst your product might be pristine, you may not have...

Amalie Smith Amalie Smith
Sales & Marketing
Social media marketing for your small business - is it worth it?

Social media marketing for your small business - is it worth it?

Social media marketing has done wonders for companies across the globe - but is it right for your business? With the seemingly-unending rise of platforms like Instagram and TikTok, it’s no...

Amalie Smith Amalie Smith
Sales & Marketing
A guide to paid ads and how to make the most of your spend

A guide to paid ads and how to make the most of your spend

Investing in paid ads can have many benefits, if used correctly. Not only can they boost your reach by advertising new content to existing customers, but you are able to expand far beyond your...

ChrisGoodfellow ChrisGoodfellow
Sales & Marketing
Everything you need to know about Google Analytics 4 (GA4)

Everything you need to know about Google Analytics 4 (GA4)

You might be familiar with the marketing and search engine optimisation capabilities of Google Analytics. It is a tool to measure, trace and track how your website is performing. Through...

ChrisGoodfellow ChrisGoodfellow
Sales & Marketing
How to boost customer retention – and what to do if they leave

How to boost customer retention – and what to do if they leave

Is your business losing customers? Here are some strategies to improve customer retention – and what to do if you lose them. Research suggests that finding a new customer is five to 25 times...

Dan Hobson Dan Hobson

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