Introduction Finding credit in the current economic climate is hard, especially for small businesses. In many cases banks are withdrawing established credit lines and, as a result, businesses are short on working capital and the finance required for continued growth.…

Despite the recession seemingly dragging on, now is the time to think about future company growth and how best to go about winning new business in the year ahead. There is no denying that budgets are tight so here are…

For years we’ve been told of the importance of building a positive reputation and guarding it carefully. Nowadays an increasing number of people will check you out online before engaging with you, which means you also need to manage your…

Many small and larger firms have a bad credit rating and it tends to deteriorate further in a recession. Having a good credit score is not only important to enable you to borrow funds, but will also affect your ability…

It’s a well known fact that repeat business is cheaper than acquiring new customers. Given the cost of generating fresh customers, building loyalty may be the difference between business failure and continued success. It’s also much more fun to be…

Networking forms an important part of many companies marketing strategy, and giving out business cards is crucial to marketing your products or services. Business cards speak volumes about who you are, what you offer and how serious you are marketing…

In the current climate, it can be difficult to see how to get out of the mire. Many companies have tried all the strategies that worked in the last recession but are still finding life difficult. Here we look at…

The theme of IT security continues to be perennial, especially as more and more individuals and businesses rely on the online space on a daily basis. Articles and features on network security continue to highlight the threat from viruses, malware,…

It’s never too soon to start preparing for the VAT increase in January. Companies will have to be up to speed on the detail, as businesses of all kinds will have to factor in pricing and cost control implications. It…

Around two million employees in the UK currently work from home and it’s a fundamental shift that’s brought a host of new challenges for leaders, who have to ensure that their teams perform consistently across significant distances. Managers have to…