Why you should plan for business succession
For business owners and board members – Planning for the successful future of your company should be at the forefront of your thoughts. Now that you have established a company why wouldn’t you want to ensure the long-term success of your enterprise? Passing down your business doesn’t just happen automatically – planning is the vital ingredient […]
UK200Group Ask: Effect Of The EU Referendum Result On SME’s Growth
UK’s leading association of independent chartered accountants and law firms ask the official Remain and Leave campaigns how the UK’s small business growth would be affected by the referendum result. The ‘Business Growth’ question, included in a recent report by UK200Group, addresses the lack of clarity surrounding how Brexit and StayInEU would affect small businesses. Here’s how the two […]
Count Down: 1 Day Till The EU Referendum Vote – What Are Small Businesses Saying
With only a day left till the Brits go to the polls to vote IN or OUT, here’s what small business owners are saying about the possible Brexit. The EU referendum on Thursday is happening as a result of David Cameron promising to hold one if his Conservative party won the 2015 general election. The argument for […]
World Productivity Day – How to boost your productivity with flexible working
World Productivity Day is today and when it comes to bolstering your work efforts, flexible working can be hugely beneficial. Millions of words have been written on the effects (both positive and negative) of flexi-working schemes, however when done properly there’s little doubt they can help you work more effectively. Peter Ames from Office Genie looks […]
Cavendish Enterprise launches its own crowdfunding platform – Cavendish Crowd
Cavendish Enterprise launches ‘Cavendish Crowd’ as a response to demand from small businesses for alternative funding options other than bank loans. Cavendish Crowd, launched by Cavendish Enterprise with Crowdfunder UK, is said to be the “first UK Enterprise Agency crowdfunding platform”. The new initiative aims to support small businesses at a ‘start up’ stage to those looking to grow […]
Small Businesses – Take Control Of When You Get Paid
Cash-flow is incredibly important for a startup, small business, freelancer or a sole-trader. Achieving growth without good cash-flow is a task that would tax even the most canny entrepreneur. It allows the bills and wages to be paid and the business to survive during the sticky periods that any emerging business will face. Cash-flow also […]
VOOM 2016 competition update – Six finalists in the run for a share of £1m prize
Six UK startups have reached the final round of Richard Branson’s Voom 2016 competition to pitch their business idea and win a share of £1m cash prize. Voom 2016, formerly known as ‘Pitch To Rich‘ , aims to find the most innovative business from the UK and Ireland. The six businesses will be pitching to Richard Branson and […]
Eyetease #TeaseLondon shortlist announced
Shortlist for the Eyetease #TeaseLondon Twitter competition released – One startup is set to win £160K worth of free advertising on over 400 taxi-top screens in London. Eyetease partnered with Verifone Media for the Twitter campaign to launch their new advice video blogs for entrepreneurs. Six finalists are competing to have their business featured on over 400 iTaxitop […]
Why Businesses Need to Embrace Diversity
Embracing diversity can bring a great deal of benefits to a company and even lay the foundations for greater success. When a business maintains a diverse work environment, it can bring its employees together to create a culture of inclusiveness, where each individual feel valued and respected for their differences. Welcoming employees with different backgrounds and experiences can help […]
goHenry raises “record breaking” £3.9m crowdfunding to help young people manage their pocket money
goHenry, a new digital banking solution helping kids manage their money better than their parents – raises almost £4m investment on Crowdcube. Said to be the “largest crowdfunded deal on the platform to date”, goHenry beats the previous record holder JustPark, which raised £3.5m in 2015. goHenry uses a Pre-paid Debit Card, coupled with parental controls, to help young […]