Business

Small businesses are the backbone of the UK economy. It is estimated that at the start of 2018, there were 5.6 million small businesses, accounting for over 99% of private sector businesses, according to figures from the Federation of Small Business. Of these around 3.4 million operated as sole traders, or 59% of the total…

Money is the lifeblood of any business: if you don’t make a profit, you’re not going to stay in business. This is why good financial management is critical to the success and even survival of your business. It also explains why you must have an excellent Chief Financial Officer at the helm. The challenge is…

Henry Ford once said that “If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself”. Today, more than half a century later, his words still apply to the modern workplace. We live and work in the age of automation, where more and more tasks are being assigned to machines, but even so, the…

When your business is doing well and you’re looking to expand, you’ve got a few different options. You could design new product lines to make more sales to existing customers or you could try a new marketing strategy to reach new market segments. You may also decide to open more locations or increase your manufacturing…

If you would like to be your own boss, then rather than starting your own business, could working as a contractor be something that could work for you? There are quite a number of benefits that come from working as a contractor, which can range from higher rates of pay then you would get doing…

In the era of globalisation and fast developments in technology, Small and Medium Sized businesses must quickly adapt and reach beyond their local markets, not only to grow, but often simply to survive in the saturated markets. Today, even on their home turf, companies frequently compete with international competitors, deal with international customers and liaise…

There is little doubt that creating well-defined holes and openings in concrete, asphalt, and stone structures is a highly challenging task. You need to rely on advanced drilling equipment and techniques to finish your project safely. Regardless of whether you are executing a residential project or a commercial project, one of the best ways to…

Nearly every industry will have an array of awards open to them recognising both company and individual efforts annually and usually on a grand stage involving black-tie dinners and after parties. From certificates to trophies with medals in between, it is a great achievement to get recognised within your industry which boosts confidence as well…

When you start your own business, you want it to be successful. The best way for you to do this would be for you to learn why most businesses fail so that you can safeguard yourself and your company while also avoiding some of the most common pitfalls.   Lack of a Business Plan  …

Access control installation is highly sought after because privacy invasion is unfortunately becoming more popular in the current day. Businesses understandably want to have more control over who enters their premises so that they can protect their company and all of their data.    Nonetheless, the process of access control installation is not always easy.…

Nowadays, shopping online is inherently risky (sometimes even more than buying something offline). There’s a chance that the goods or services you receive won’t meet the standards you justifiably except. Goods might arrive broken or defective; the online merchant may never even dispatch your products, even though you’ve paid for them; or the seller may demand…

How often do you think about your working environment? For most of us, the daily grind and the rush towards deadlines means we barely have time to notice the office walls, let alone consider how the environment affects our business. But high-quality workspaces increase wellbeing and productivity. Plus, there are likely ways you could increase…