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Six steps to pursuing a career as a DJ
The road to becoming a professional DJ can be a long and challenging one - but the rewards are worth the work. How to set off in the right direction.
Date: 6 February 2020 By:
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Five great ways to get your name and brand out there
No matter how amazing your offering, if people don’t know about what you do, your business is doomed to fail. Some ideas for spreading the word.
Date: 30 January 2020 By:
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Don't let your start up get caught out by GDPR
Complying with data protection rules can feel like walking through a minefield. Three tips to help your business stay on the right side of the law.
Date: 28 January 2020 By:
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Think big: How to unlock new areas of your market
Although you’re trading, that doesn’t mean you’ve fully exploited your market. Some areas you might be ignoring, and how to harness their potential.
Date: 24 January 2020 By:
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Three golden rules to help you convert 90% of your leads
Three golden rules to help tradespeople convert more leads and win more business
Date: 23 January 2020 By:
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UK business bank accounts - your options as a non-resident
If you’re doing business in the UK but not a resident, it might still make sense to get a UK bank account to simplify your financial life. Here’s how.
Date: 21 January 2020 By:
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Four benefits of using a virtual data room
While you can lock hard-copy files in a secure room, you can’t do the same for digital ones. How a virtual data room can keep your business data safe.
Date: 21 January 2020 By:
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Get paid for blogging - what you need to know
Blogging has become a legitimate career path, with people all over the world making a living from their site. Some tips on making it work for you.
Date: 20 January 2020 By:
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Banishing the blues: Protecting the mental health of employees
Up to 30% of employees will experience a mental health problem in any one year. Workplace measures can help identify and reduce mental health issues.
Date: 15 January 2020 By:
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Invoicing basics: Set up your start up for success
To be successful, your start up needs a solid foundation of efficient systems in place. A great place to start is with your invoicing - read more.
Date: 9 January 2020 By:
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Open plan coworking spaces: the most productive solution for your business?
The popularity of coworking spaces is undeniable but they're not without their pitfalls. Todor Madzharov of MEAVO shares six coworking considerations.
Date: 7 January 2020 By:
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Self assessment tax return tips: filling in the form fast
If you haven’t submitted a self assessment before, it can be a tricky experience - and you’ll need to allow more time than you think. Three pro tips.
Date: 6 January 2020 By:
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Five tips for avoiding self assessment panic
Are you one of those who leaves their online tax return till the very last possible moment? Save yourself the stress this year with these simple tips.
Date: 6 January 2020 By:
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Podcast - exporting and the role of export finance
Interview with David Priestley, Head of Export Finance Managers at UKEF and Adam Castleton CEO of Startle about the challenges of exporting and obtaining export finance.
Date: 17 December 2019 By:
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From start-up to "start again": do you need a whole new office?
From UK business hubs to European hotspots, a new location could give your business a new lease of life. Why a fresh start might be just the thing.
Date: 16 December 2019 By:
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How to achieve your business goals in 2020
No matter what industry you’re in, the business landscape is a volatile one. The key areas to concentrate on for success in the coming year.
Date: 11 December 2019 By:
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Ten things we learned from the Donut blogs in 2019
The Donut Blogs have shared many great tips and nuggets of small business advice. We share ten things you could have learned from the blogs in 2019.
Date: 6 December 2019 By: