We are all aware that the digital revolution has been fully embraced throughout the United Kingdom. As the digital age continues to evolve, there are always some locations which tend to stand out from the rest. One shining example of such technological trends is the monumental growth of Brighton in recent times. This region has increased its aggregate economic output by no less than 12.1 per cent over the past three years. Not only is Brighton now ranked as one of the top ten UK cities in terms of growth, but many experts predict that it will be within the top four emerging cities during the n ..read more

Business banks accounts can offer a wide variety of features and incentives that can make the day-to-day operation of your business that much more smooth and hassle-free. Here we take you through some of the things to consider when choosing your business bank account What kind of business you are, and your needs Business bank accounts can differ based on a number of factors. For example, whether or not you are a sole trader, an already established small business, or a start-up still in the fledgling stages of business formation and operation. The important thing to keep in mind is that every ..read more

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Make Cloud Storage Work for You, Thanks to These Innovative Features Navigating the world of technology as a small business owner can be difficult. With so many different programs and types of software to choose from, how can you possibly know which one will be most effective in growing your business? The short (and unfortunate) answer is: you can’t. But what you can do is make sure you’re taking full advantage of the technology you already have before investing in new products. Cloud storage is an easy, efficient way to store all your files in one place, but if that’s all you’re using it for ..read more

We recently commissioned some research to see how committed smaller businesses are to traditional marketing in the digital age. The results indicate that traditional marketing is no longer a priority for many smaller businesses, with the majority favouring cheaper, online methods to promote their businesses. In fact, we found that over 76% of small businesses that took the survey, do all their marketing online, with only 14% still using offline methods such as advertising, events or direct mail. The average spend on marketing ranges from £500-£5000 a year for smaller businesses, with the vast ..read more

What Costs Can You Claim Through R&D Tax Credits? Finding out that the government could give you some money is always great news, especially when you’re a small business to whom it makes a real difference. And if you’re working in scientific, technological, medical or engineering research, the government can end up giving you quite a lot of money, through a scheme called research and development tax credits. The thinking behind the scheme is that if you’re inventing or developing something that’s going to benefit society at large, the government should support and encourage that – so it gi ..read more

Growth and expansion is important in any business, but it is especially true for small business who might only just be starting out in their industry. It’s important to hit the ground running and lay strong foundations in the market for your business to build upon going forward. There’s a whole lot that goes into growing as a business, however, so it’s important to find ways to make this process as smooth as possible. That said, the key to every business’s growth will come down to your customers. Taking care of them well is always a business’s most important responsibility. Effective lead mana ..read more

When you stake your claim in a market for the first time as a small business – whether as a sole trader or with a couple additional staff members – it’s always immensely gratifying to watch your business grow and expand. Growing as a small business isn’t always so cut and dry, however. There’s a lot to consider when you’re looking at effectively growing a small business. It goes both ways, too. You don’t want to grow too quickly and risk instability, but nor do you want to grow too slowly and risk feeling pressured and overworked. Often, businesses can use specific support services to help gro ..read more

Ever contemplated permanent makeup artist as a career choice? Congratulations! You have just begun the journey towards being a specialist in the permanent cosmetics industry-an exciting and rewarding profession. And, for your information, did you know that you can become not only a permanent makeup artist but also a self-employed one? Yes, you can learn the trade and employ yourself! Are you a self-starter? Do you have a passion for the permanent makeup artist job? Then you are qualified to start your boutique. Here are the steps you need to take. Research Before you become a self-employed per ..read more