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Women mean business!
The UK has its second female prime minister and the US may soon have its first female president. But in business it often seems like the proverbial “glass ceiling” still exists.
From startup to stability
Crowdcube has recently celebrated its 5th birthday and CEO Darren Westlake has shared the following 6 tips for how to grow a small business, based on his experience at Crowdcube.
Growing your business
The Gov UK website has a wealth of useful advice and information for small businesses. Below is our summary of 7 tips from its pages on how to grow a small business:
Brokers and introducers
Fair Business Loans does what it says on the tin! We believe in fair finance. We offer small business loans to a broad range of customers, including those who for whatever reason are financially excluded. We are passionate and committed to providing high quality products and services that are affordable
To franchise or not to franchise – that is the question!
Many small businesses in the UK either start out as a franchise or invest in a franchise along the way. The following facts about franchising may surprise you
Lost in translation?!
Don’t you ever wish that the financial landscape could be a little, well, easier to understand? There are so many products to look at, and it can be difficult to compare like with like.
Why disruption is good!
But in terms of your small business disruption is good! In fact, you should want to be a disruptive business!
Google campus exchange
The aim of Google Campus Exchange is to mentor ten innovative UK startups during the summer of 2016. Entrepreneurs who are either starting out or wanting to know how to grow a small business can gain help and advice not only from Google mentors and investors, but also a network
Are your finances in freefall?!
according to IPSE is very badly handled by freelancers and other self-employed people is finances! Some freelancers and small businesses are not very disciplined about invoicing.
Do unsecured business loans exist?
Secured and unsecured business loans are two very different products and it is important to be clear about those differences.
