2014 is going to be a big year for British exports. Whether you’re a seasoned exporter or are considering selling products or services abroad for the first time, there are some things that you should know.
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Top tips for making your 2014 business plans a success
Latest research from GrowthAccelerator shows that almost three quarters of ambitious SMEs are feeling optimistic about the year ahead, and are planning to invest in marketing and people to fuel growth in 2014. But how can businesses ensure they see a good return on this investment? And what other elements of their business plan should they pay close attention to throughout the year ahead?
10 tips to help you find the best website provider
Often as we enter a New Year, we take time to set out our business goals and identify changes we need to make to achieve them, which might include a review of our current processes and suppliers.
How to get a good work-life balance
Abiding by the ‘work hard, play hard’ ethos seems like an unattainable, unlikely goal. Maintaining a balance between the two is difficult and before you know it, you’ve reached the end of the working week again.
Perfecting ‘Brand You’ for your recruitment process
The current economic climate might mean that there are more potential employees out there, but for an SME on the recruitment drive, this is no reason to be complacent.
5 people you need to befriend if you want your event to run smoothly
Marketing events can be a fun and informal way to get to know your clients and prospects a little better. In addition a seamless event demonstrates the ability of your company to organise and execute your plans… if the event is well-executed, that is.
Spread a little happiness at work in 2014
The start of the New Year is often the time people start assessing their careers and consider making a change.
How to Write an Executive Summary
Here’s how to write a summary that will get your business plan read, and your foot in the door.
Overcoming the Barriers to Confidence
To get a more confident You in the new year — or a more confident company, community, family, or team — first know what gets in the way.
Seven urgent challenges for your business in 2014
I believe that we are going through a massive transition as a civilisation. It’s not too dissimilar to what the renaissance was to the dark ages or the industrial revolution to the agricultural age.
Aiming for a better you in 2014?
What do you as an entrepreneurial leader have in common with the applied physicist who now manages a company of over a thousand people, the novelist now running a human resources division, or the money manager who became a school teacher?
What’s your working style?
To get more out of your team, first figure out how your employees (and you) work best–and then assign tasks accordingly.
10 most innovate ways to promote your business
Are you stuck for ideas on how to get your business recognised? As part of a small or medium size enterprise you may not have the budget of large corporations, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get the word out. Being creative with limited resources can in fact be much more effective than going head to head with big advertisers.
Angels Den secures £3.5M investment for businesses in record funding year
2013 was a record year for Angels Den, with deals closed worth £3.5 million. In just 12 months, 36 businesses were funded, with an average deal size of £97,000.
Content Marketing for SMEs – Write Copy That Sells
If you work in an SME you are always looking for new ways to increase your sales and grow your business.