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Lockdown – Things to consider for your business
Due to a rapid rise in the number of COVID-19 cases across the country, a national lockdown will be put in place to control the spread of...
What is digital transformation?
The idea of providing your products and services digitally is at the front of all business owners minds and its what the customer expects...
Using technology to improve time efficiency within your business
One of the biggest strains on businesses is time and studies have found that one in ten SME owners spend less than one hour per week on...
Why small businesses need a website
The need for a website has become more critical now than ever before. Scenarios such as the COVID-19 pandemic have made it very difficult for businesses to continue operating and serving their customers. The businesses that don’t have a website have found this the hardest and many have forced to close. Websites act as your shop front, provide your customers with information and offer them a way to purchase. In this article, I am going to assess the reasons why every small bus
Ways in which you can grow your business
Let’s say your business has passed the start phase, tackled the survive phase and is now on its way to begin thriving. You’re probably...
Tees Valley businesses to benefit from expert support through opening of new hub
An SME business hub which has supported the growth of hundreds of ventures across the North East has now established a base in the Tees Valley to provide dedicated support to the Tees business community. The Tees Valley Business Hub, powered by the SME Centre of Excellence (SMECofE), has opened a base in Boho in Middlesbrough to offer a full range of support services to startups, scale ups and high-growth businesses throughout the area. The team, backed by partners from acros
How marketing can support business development
Marketing and business development are very similar right? In truth, marketing and business development are actually two different aspects of a business and it’s important not to mix them up. Business development is all about prospecting, qualifying leads and converting the leads into paying customers. Marketing, however, involves creating a key message and establishing your position in the market. In this article, we will look at how the two can work together to get winning
Why small businesses fail
If you’re thinking about starting a small business but an element of fear or uncertainty is holding you back, this article will help add...
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