Six Things You Should Aim For to Navigate the Economic Downturn
“Sustain investment, strip inefficiencies, and mount a drive to increase market share. This will provide you with the greatest chance of long-term success when the downturn passes.” Written by Matthew Hayes, Managing Director, Champions UK Plc The last few years…
5 steps to take when starting a t shirt business
T-shirts are a staple part of every single wardrobe in the country. They can be used for working out, glamming up, going to work or chilling out, and as one the most versatile garments that we could own, they are…
Customer Start unveils five-point plan to aid Customer Experience for businesses
SOUTH Wales-based customer care experts Customer Start have unveiled a five-point plan to help businesses retain and win more clients in the current economic climate where more and more customers are re-assessing their spend. Miles Courtney-Thomas, Co-Founder of Customer…
THE GREAT REJUVENATION: NEW SURVEY SHOWS MAJORITY OF GENERATION Z ASPIRE TO BE THEIR OWN BOSS
On the eve of Small Business Saturday (3 December), new research reveals that 64% of the UK’s Generation Z (16-25 years old) workers have either started their own business or aspire to do so in 2023 – compared to nearly…
Eight smart strategies to help SMEs protect themselves against cyber-attacks
Report after report and survey after survey is highlighting the ongoing and increasing cyber threats facing organisations, especially SMEs. What practical steps can your business take to protect itself and increase operational resilience? How big are the threats? This…
Entrepreneur’s free support network reaches 25,000 women and puts her in running for top award
An entrepreneurial mum-of-two who started a free Facebook group to support fellow women in business is in the running for a top award after building a community that now reaches around 25,000 people. Niki Hutchison has been named as one…
Inspirational speakers line up at conference to help women elevate and grow their biz
A CONFERENCE to inspire women wanting to break into the wellness sector and follow their entrepreneurial dreams is being held in Chester next week. The Well-being Warrior Women’s Conference is the idea of Nic Wagstaff, an entrepreneur who runs Inspire-Rewire,…
Free business school coming to Bridgend
An award-winning business school is coming to Bridgend County Borough next week which offers free support to entrepreneurs of the future. Rebel Business School, in partnership with Bridgend County Borough Council, will be delivering their popular course at Halo Life…
How to wake up your customer base and increase loyalty
Written by Hayley Strang, Field Marketing Manager, Mapp Marketers know that analysing their customers’ actions and understanding their needs is key to establishing vital customer loyalty. Making this happen can feel like a massive task but there are steps you can…
New loan facility launched to support SMEs
A new business loan facility has been launched by Go Business Loans, designed to help support small businesses seeking quick turnaround, short term lending. Go Business Loans will provide loans of between £2,500 and £20,000 to limited companies and…