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10 essential items for a new business
It can be daunting when creating a new business. There are various things to consider and some will cost more than others. Here are ten essential items you should have when setting up a new business. A website A website is in effect your shop window. While social media platforms are important in promoting your…
Read MoreWhy is it important to include typography in your website?
There are a number of elements to consider when designing a website. The ease of use, the integration of social media feeds, a lot of these factors are important. However, one aspect that is crucial is people being able to take information in. In order to provide ease of use, this requires the right kind…
Read MoreHow To Get Your Business Through Recession In 2020
It has almost become a cliché at this point to talk about “these challenging times.” While the issues around lockdown and COVID-19 have been difficult for companies to work around, this has now been compounded with the UK economy heading toward recession. However, while this is a challenge there are ways to address the issues…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Outsourcing Your IT Support
Businesses have a lot of costs to consider. Some services are more necessary than others. One you may not have thought about is outsourcing your IT support and it is worth knowing the advantages of these services. Cut costs Unlike having someone constantly on site, with an outsourced service you are only paying for what…
Read MoreStarting a Business? We Can Help
Starting up your own business can be massively rewarding, giving you the freedom to work how you want to and the joy of seeing your company grow. However, it can also be daunting and knowing how to maximise the most out of the time you put into getting set up can sometimes feel overwhelming. This…
Read MoreWhy Marketing is Essential for your Business
When times are tough, one of the first things that often gets cut is marketing. However, this is often a big mistake. Marketing is what lets people know about your business and here are a few of the reasons why marketing is essential for your business. Engaging your customers Marketing is no longer just billboards…
Read MoreCompanies that started in a recession
Thanks to the great response to my previous blog which offered some advice on starting a business in a recession (click here to read) and a fair bit more free time on my hands, I thought I would write another which looks at some businesses which surprisingly were started in times of dire economic conditions.…
Read MoreStarting a Business in a Recession or Downturn? Learn from the Past
I am sure we all agree that this is a terrible time and one of mass insecurity. I have experienced a few economic downturns in my time and still recall the big hit of 2008. Amongst the uncertainty, disruption and in many cases heartbreak there are success stories. Tales which come out of the darkness…
Read MoreSpring Cleaning- How To Tidy Up Your Tech
As springtime nears, everyone starts to think about spring cleaning. However, it’s not just your drawers or the kitchen microwave that could do with a scrub, your company’s tech can also do with a bit of decluttering to help spark more joy from your devices. Your mobile If you are self-employed or do a lot…
Read MoreWhat Is Hosted Telephony And Why Should Your Business Use It?
Most businesses have to use telephones or have some kind of phone system put in place. Even if you are self-employed, the chances are you will have some kind of mobile contact number or use a virtual assistant. Hosted telephony (sometimes referred to as cloud telephony or hosted VoIP) is when you use an outside…
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