Careers

Making the decision to take on employees is a big step for any business; it is both an exciting and daunting time. As I’m sure you’re aware, there are costs associated with taking on employees. As the owner of the business, you need to weigh-up whether or not an employee will bring value to your […]

In an unstable economy, how is it that the city of Cambridge is able to thrive? Cambridge is clearly doing something right, so should we all be paying more attention to this booming city? The Cambridge economy appears to defy all odds, in fact, in late 2014 it was revealed that Cambridge is the country’s […]

1. Seasonal Sales & Promotional Offers One of the proven ways to get customers through the door in January is to host a sale on your stock. Post Christmas is when most people are looking to save money and a sale can entice shoppers to find a few spare pounds to buy something they didn’t […]

So you want to grow your business? Almost every business owner does, but not every business owner approaches this ambition in the right way. Today, we’re going to give you our top 10 tips to grow your business.

Taking an idea from its initial conception and turning it into a healthy, profit-generating business is no easy task. Eight out of ten entrepreneurs who start businesses fail within the first 18 months – so the risk of failure is high. This is why it is essential you have a plan in place, one that […]

Many people across the country will be reveling in their A-level/GCSE results and thinking about options for the future. For some, the decision is not an easy one. This is understandable, as not all of us know what is it we want to do right away, or how to get there. However, we can start […]

View the top 10 apps we have selected that will help you run your small business. Listed in no particular order, these apps will help you manage and grow your business straight from your mobile phone.

Pop-up shops are becoming increasingly popular, particularly amongst young, aspiring entrepreneurs. In fact, research by EE found nearly a third of British start-ups will begin trading as a pop-up business. What exactly is a pop-up business? Pop-up shops are a form of non-traditional retail, and typically only operate for a limited amount of time, selling […]

The first step to starting your own business is to form a compelling plan which is going to convince yourself, potential investors and any stakeholders that your idea is going to work. When you start out as a sole trader, or as a small limited company using your own finance, your business plan may only […]

Seasonal businesses are common throughout our region due to us being an area that is very popular amongst tourists. With so many of our local businesses reliant on tourism to the region, how do they ensure their survival in off-peak periods? In this article we will explore what strategies seasonal businesses could adopt in order to […]