Content covering anything to do with small businesses and small business insurance and risks.
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Guide to insurance for management consultants
Posted on 11th August 2021 by Marketing Executive - Katherine Ducie
For many management consultants, consulting is a natural progression in their career, having acquired in-depth experience in a specific industry, or a particular area of business. Whether you speci...
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Roadmap stages for dealing with late payments
Posted on 11th June 2021 by Phil Ainley MCIM, CMktr, Dip DigM - Marketing Manager
Late payments are a big headache for freelancers and small businesses, disrupting cash flows, restricting growth, and even causing some businesses to close. But what can you do to ensure you ...
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10 New Year’s Resolution ideas for Freelancers and Contractors
Posted on 28th December 2020 by Marketing Executive - Katherine Ducie
For freelancers, contractors and the self-employed, the beginning of a new year is the perfect time to assess your business goals and work routine. Getting caught up in a raft of day-to-day tasks, ...
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How do I grow my counselling business online? Find out from someone who has
Posted on 27th August 2020 by Marketing Executive - Katherine Ducie
As part of our Meet The Freelancer series of blogs we interview many freelance professionals from a range of industries. This month we meet Surrey based counsellor and business owner, Jane Barnfiel...
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The best invoicing apps for freelancers
Posted on 14th February 2020 by Marketing Executive - Katherine Ducie
When you’re self-employed, keeping on top of the accounts falls in your hands. More often than not, it can be tedious, time consuming and a job you put off doing. With tasks like invoicing, using...
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Building a digital marketing agency with Carol Mann
Posted on 3rd February 2020 by Marketing Executive - Katherine Ducie
As part of our Meet The Freelancer series of blogs we interview many freelance professionals from a range of industries. This month we meet Carol Mann, a London based entrepreneur and web designer....
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The importance of customer retention
Posted on 24th January 2020 by Marketing Executive - Katherine Ducie
For many companies, especially those that are still in their infancy, a considerable amount of focus is placed on acquiring new customers, yet customer retention is just as important. A lot of mark...
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Top Business New Year’s Resolutions
Posted on 6th January 2020 by Marketing Executive - Katherine Ducie
New Year Resolutions for freelancers, contractors, the self-employed and business owners. For most of us, we start the new year with multiple well-intentioned New Year’s resolutions such as exe...
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Banking Options For Small Businesses and Sole Traders
Posted on 7th March 2019 by Caunce O'Hara
Starting your own business can be exciting, but it’s not without its stresses. There are a lot of different aspects of the business to juggle and your ability to multi-task and stay focused will be ...
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New Year’s Resolutions… have you thought of yours yet?
Posted on 14th December 2018 by Phil Ainley MCIM
New Year Resolutions for 2019 for freelancers, contractors, the self-employed and business owners Most of us will start the new year with a list of pious good intentions to try and atone for our Chri...
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A quick guide to starting out as a Freelancer or self-employed business owner
Posted on 6th December 2018 by Phil Ainley MCIM
Starting out on your own and then maintaining your self-employed business as your main income is tough. It takes hard work and dedication and it will take you out of your comfort zone on a daily basis...
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UK SMEs and self-employed interesting stats infographic
Posted on 31st July 2018 by Phil Ainley MCIM
UK SMEs and the self-employed account for more than their fair share of the UKs economic output. We are more reliant on this sector as a nation than you may think. We have compiled some interesting...
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Why Is Cash Flow a Pressing Problem for SMEs?
Posted on 16th July 2018 by Caunce O'Hara
The one issue that consistently concerns SMEs is cash flow. Uncertainty about the UK’s political and economic future may hamper growth, as will lack of confidence generally, but cash flow is always ...
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Is a poor onboarding process costing your business?
Posted on 12th July 2018 by Caunce O'Hara
From the recruitment process to the employee’s first day of work, how long does it take for this process to put a new staff member in your office? How long from that day does it take to complete eff...
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Should you put your own money into a struggling business?
Posted on 11th May 2018 by Tim Slater
Cash flow problems If your business is struggling then you’ll no doubt want to do everything in your power to save it. One of the most common reasons that a business gets into trouble, and ultim...
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