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Inflation in the UK and 5 actions you can take now
Inflation at its simplest is the term used to describe rising prices. With costs continuing to increase at their fastest rate for 40 years, inflation in the UK is having a fundamental impact on businesses across the region.
The Benefits of Local Business Networking
Building relationships with other businesses through local business networking can be incredibly rewarding on a personal level as well as a shrewd business decision. Forging friendships with other people, many of whom may be facing similar challenges to you, can have some fantastic benefits that will enable you to grow your business – some of
Supporting employee wellbeing in hybrid workplaces
The COVID-19 pandemic brought many challenges for workplaces. With many offices having to adjust to a partial / hybrid or full work from home (WFH) system, the need to protect mental wellbeing became all the more apparent. Keeping on top of your mental health while working from home is helpful in making a comfortable shift
Why Business Continuity is Important
Preparing for the challenges a business might come up against when times get tough can seem like a mammoth task. You want to protect your business and guarantee that it can survive the adversity. It can be helpful to think about why you’re making a plan to ensure business continuity. Once you have in mind
HR support for small businesses
From recruitment to payroll to offboarding – there are several key responsibilities of a human resources department that keep a business running smoothly. Of course, many small businesses don’t have the capacity for support from an HR department and HR duties are often done by directors, managers, and administrators within the business. An HR department
Top four barriers to creativity in business
Creativity in business can come in many forms – so can barriers to creativity! From fresh content production to dynamic problem solving – allowing your ideas and innovations to materialise is such an important part of growing a successful business. Whether its time or money or team dynamics or a global pandemic, barriers to creativity
Marketing for start-ups: A beginner’s guide
Marketing for start-ups can leave your head spinning, especially if marketing is new to you. Here’s a quick and easy guide to getting started with marketing for start-ups. How to make a plan when marketing for start-ups The best place to start with your marketing strategy as a start-up business owner is to make a
The benefits of choosing local IT support in North Yorkshire
IT is integral to the inner workings of most businesses and good IT support is something that even small businesses in North Yorkshire may need to rely on at some stage. The market for outsourced IT support is absolutely huge, which can make choosing a service that’s right for your business pretty difficult. It’s not
Do you need a business mentor?
For many of us, starting a new business is a radical act of independence – the idea of finally being free of a boss and only answering to yourself. Making your own decisions. Doing things your way. So, asking for help from a business mentor – i.e., taking direction from someone else – might seem