Eight elements that need to be in your business plan
A business plan is vital for business creation. If you are struggling to write your business plan, we have eight handy tips to help you on your way.
Business management
This section takes you through every important aspect of how to run a successful business. It offers expert guides and advice articles on the key elements of business management such as employing staff, finding customers, marketing and sales, pricing, people management, office and home working, business technology and everything else an entrepreneur must tackle in order to succeed.
A business plan is vital for business creation. If you are struggling to write your business plan, we have eight handy tips to help you on your way.
Business management
Business Technology
Peter Groucutt, managing director of Databarracks explains how organisations can strengthen business resilience by better understanding the cost of IT downtime
Business management
If you run a business, you will be well aware of the fact that you need some serious capital in order to not only stay afloat, but be successful. We take a look at how cash advances could help you.
Marketing
Here, Chandar Pattabhiram – chief marketing officer of Coupa, outlines his views on what makes a good marketer – qualities that he believes are very different now than they were ten years ago
Employing & managing staff
Here, we take a look at some of the main advantages and disadvantages of working in the hospitality field.
Business management
Here, 'Justin Cross, head of BLINK at MediaCom, discusses how digital innovation can boost a start-up to success.
Business management
With the GDPR deadline looming ever closer, businesses need to ensure they are fully compliant before the 25 May. Here Colette Reid, group services manager at creative consultants LEWIS, gives some helpful tips on how to get compliant.
Business management
Craig Summers, managing director UK, Manhattan Associates, asks why so many retailers are failing to focus on delivering a single, perfect, omnichannel customer experience?
Business management
With the GDPR deadline looming ever closer, businesses need to ensure they are fully compliant before the 25 May. Here Colette Reid, group services manager at creative consultants LEWIS, gives some helpful tips on how to get compliant.
Business management
Craig Summers, managing director UK, Manhattan Associates, asks why so many retailers are failing to focus on delivering a single, perfect, omnichannel customer experience?
Business management
Alex Dalglish, head of technical services at global IT services company COMPAREX, talks about steps SMEs can take to ensure they are making the most efficient and cost-effective IT decisions.
Productivity Zone
North West SMEs report productivity levels that are double that of their London counterparts, despite all regions struggling to motivate staff.
Business Technology
Mike Cockfield, managing director at Khaos Control Solutions has put together a list of the fundamental questions that will help you avoid wasting money on software that’s not suitable for your business.
Business Technology
Here, Francois Cadillon, vice president UK & Ireland at MicroStrategy talks on how businesses should be embracing AI and machine learning, rather than fearing it.
Business Technology
Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
Business Technology
With the landline shutdown coming fast, there’s never been a better time to switch to VoIP. Don’t let your small business be left behind!
Export & Import
Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world