Business

Starting a business is an exciting time, but it can also be expensive. If you’re a startup founder, you may be wondering if there are any grants or loans available to help you get off the ground. The good news is that there are several government and private sector grants and loans available to startups…

One thing all start-up businesses want to do is drive sales of their product or service, and one of the most effective ways of doing this is through a CRM system. In this guide we will explain exactly what a CRM system is, what benefits they can bring and list the best ones for you…

We can all agree that promoting your brand and services is an essential part of business development. New business owners often believe they must pay for marketing campaigns that are simply too costly and so often overlook this step. Instead, start-ups should consider email marketing because, if done right, it can be a very cost-effective…

As we continue to grow our team, we are on the look-out for a talented and hard-working Marketing Executive. This is not an ordinary Marketing Executive role – this role has uncapped development opportunities with the chance to play an integral part in the business, with responsibilities for overall delivery of client work. In this…

It may be a cliche, but it remains true: “People buy from people they know, like, and trust.” Even in today’s digital age, hiding behind a computer screen is not always the most productive way to grow your business. Sometimes getting out there and meeting people will work wonders for your brand, even if it…

The original goal before the 2012 London Olympic Games was to hit a ticket revenue target of £376 million, but Paul Williamson, the manager of the ticket program, and his team blew that target away. The inclusive and tiered pricing strategies they used, including ‘pay your age’ for young people, enabled them to generate ticket…

You may have heard the term ‘brand strategy’ before and not really understood what it meant, or simply thought ‘I’ll get to that later’ – but later never came. Luckily there are fantastic examples of amazing branding strategies all around to help inspire you. For example, everyone knows what shop you mean when you hear…

You may have heard the term ‘sales funnel’ before, but what exactly is it and how can it really help your business succeed? A sales funnel is the journey your potential customers or clients are guided through on their way to working with you and becoming your new customer or client. Your sales funnel should…

A business consultant can be a valuable addition to your business or organisation, providing professional advice and guidance in a variety of areas – from marketing and sales to finance or HR. Consultants can assess your businesses weaknesses, optimise current practices and process, introduce new areas of expertise to your business and find cost-effective solutions that can help your…

From 2019 to 2020, around 665,495 start-up businesses were established in the UK. That’s equivalent to 1,823 businesses per day, or 75.9 per hour. It’s safe to assume that every business owner is optimistic of finding success.  But apart from having a good product and superb service, it is equally important to have sharp and effective…