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Is Your New Years Resolution To Start A Business?

January 2018

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At the start of the New Year, many people will be considering their resolution as they move into 2018. Most individuals will look to joining the gym, or altering their diet but a few will be dreaming of starting their own business. Whether by yourself or as a team, starting a business is a large […]

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5 Tips To Ensure A Smooth Start To The New Year

January 2018

1st January, first day of new year in the calendar or planner. Sunday. Day to start your new life

For many businesses, January is one of the busiest periods of the year. Reopening the doors after the Christmas break can bring about an influx of new challenges and obstacles. Here are our 5 tips to ensure a smooth start to the year! Tie up loose ends As the New Year swings around it’s always […]

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5 Reasons Why You Should Start a Business In Cambridge

November 2017

Cambridge High street

Cambridge is a quintessentially English city, synonymous with bicycles, punting and a world-class university. While it may not be quite so well known for its thriving business community, it is just as much an integral part of the city’s culture as cyclists! There are many well-founded and valid reasons to start a business in Cambridge, but in […]

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Why Ipswich Is a Great Place to Start a Business

October 2017

"Ipswich, England - March 22, 2012: A junction of streets in the older part of Ipswich, the County Town of Suffolk, England, on a bright spring day with sunlight and shadows: Elm Street, Lion Street, King Street and Arcade Street through the arch. The blue plaque on Poets Bistro records that the poet Jean Ingelow once lived there. She wrote many famous poems including 'High Tide on the Coast of Lincolnshire'. Two women and a man chat on the sunny side of King Street."

Ipswich is the county town of Suffolk, a town that makes the defensible claim of being the oldest in the country. Ipswich has a long and varied history, its beginnings can be traced back to early Roman settlers. Today, Ipswich is a prosperous town that many successful businesses are fortunate enough to call home. We […]

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Things to Consider Before Running a Business from Home

September 2017

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Have you ever thought about running a business from home? Let’s take a look at what you need to know to make your decision. 1. Permissions You may need permission from a few entities before you can run a business from home; one of these is your mortgage provider or landlord. You should check with […]

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Why Networking Is Relevant Now More Than Ever

September 2017

Photo of Glenn Savill, Relationship Manager at Aston Shaw

Just the word ‘networking’ is enough to induce anxiety and feelings of dread, but this common reaction to the word ‘networking’ can mainly be attributed to misunderstandings and false assumptions.     Networking really isn’t something to be afraid of, some events can prove extremely fruitful for businesses. The majority of networking events are far […]

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Do You Need A-Levels for a Great Career?

August 2017

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Today (at the time of writing at least) is A-level results day. For many, this is a day met with trepidation and a considerable amount of anxiety. Due to the emphasis placed on A-Levels, you’d be forgiven for thinking they are the be-all and end-all. Is this really the case though? Once you make the […]

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How to Re-engage With Past Clients

January 2017

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All businesses rely on a steady flow of clients/customers in order to be profitable. Maintaining and developing this flow of clients is something every business works towards, but what happens when this flow begins to stagnate? Re-engaging with past clients is a highly effective way of picking up the slack, potentially boosting your influx of […]

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How Keeping Fit Can Impact Positively on Your Entrepreneurial Skills

January 2017

Photo of Mark Noakes, Director at Aston Shaw

Are you a better Director/Manager if you keep yourself physically fit? It is widely accepted that exercise carries with it numerous benefits, both physical and mental. The question is, do these benefits extend beyond your personal life and into your business life? As decision making and leadership skills are predominantly influenced by your mental faculties, […]

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5 Tips for Start-up Businesses

November 2016

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The inception of start-up businesses is often the culmination a great deal of time spent thinking, imagining, planning and prepping for launch. Starting a business is an exciting time, but it can also be rather stressful. If you’re new to business, it can be hard to keep on top of things at first. What follows […]

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