News: Small businesses overwhelmed by online marketing
A new survey has revealed that many business owners struggle with the challenge of online marketing, despite the fact that more than 94% feel online marketing is very important to business growth. The...
View ArticleNews: Schools failing to teach business skills
British teenagers are keen to learn how to start their own business, but feel their school doesn’t equip them with the right skills, according to new research. In a survey of 13-18-year-olds, Shelley...
View ArticleNews: First round of tube strikes cost small businesses £600m
The financial impact of last week’s tube strikes in London has been revealed – and it’s estimated that the cost to small businesses reached £600 million. During last week’s 48-hour strikes, which took...
View ArticleNews: Small businesses lose faith in banks and turn to payday lenders
A new report has revealed that microbusinesses (companies with 1-10 employees) have lost faith in the banks, instead resorting to alternative finance. According to a study by Amigo Loans, over half...
View ArticleNews: Bad workplace hygiene costs £700 per employee
Businesses could be losing out by not providing a clean environment for their employees to work in, according to a new report. A study by Initial Washroom Hygiene found that general office hygiene is...
View ArticleCapital’s businesses rush to reserve .london domain names
A quarter of London’s small businesses plan to register for a new .london domain name when they become available, new research has revealed. A survey from London & Partners found that more than...
View ArticleNews: Female entrepreneurs taking control of business
More women are starting their own businesses than ever before, according to new research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). Women own half (49.5%) of small businesses established in the...
View ArticleNews: Unloved employees admit to pulling sickies
More than half (54%) of full-time employees feel unloved at work, saying that their employer doesn’t care about their health and wellbeing as long as the job gets done. The research by Investors in...
View ArticleFree eBook: Create a business website that works, in 10 easy steps
A strong web presence is now essential for businesses of every size, according to new research from bOnline. The results highlight the importance of a website for every business, even those that are...
View ArticleSmall business website of the week: Hillingdon Carers
Hillingdon Carers (www.hillingdoncarers.org.uk) is delivering high quality advice and support to unpaid family carers in the London Borough of Hillingdon. They provide advice, information support and a...
View ArticleSmall business website of the week: The Eye Clinic
The Eye Clinic in Kent is our website of the week, let’s take a closer look (pun intended) at some of the features incorporated to the design of this website. Dare to be Different When designing a...
View ArticleSmall business website of the week: Innovation Culture Consulting Ltd.
Background Innovation Culture Consulting Ltd. uses a very unique way of educating businesses and individuals by using Lego to enhance innovation and business performance. It is hands-on, mindful...
View ArticleSmall business website of the week: ACCQI Chartered Accountant
http://www.accqi.co.uk/ Background ACCQI is a start-up accountancy practice which provides several services that you are required to comply with for example tax returns and statutory accounts. They...
View ArticleSmall business website of the week: Pinnacle Chauffeur Transport North London
Background Pinnacle Chauffeur Transport North London is an executive chauffeur service suited for both corporate clients and for those members of the public that would like to add a little bit of old...
View ArticleSmall business website of the week: APP YOUR BUSINESS LTD
Background App Your Business, based in Maidenhead, provides bespoke mobile apps to small and medium sized businesses to widen client base and improve interaction with existing clients. App Your...
View ArticleSmall business website of the week: G Taxi Services
Background G Taxi Services is a taxi service based in Haywards Heath. They started as a family run business with no web presence and have since grown into a larger operation. This meant getting a...
View ArticleSmall business website of the week: Eagles Wing Tattooing
Let’s Get (L)inked! Background Eagles Wing Tattooing is a tattooing company with two locations; one in Manchester and the other in Blackburn. They’ve been established since 1988 and now think it’s...
View ArticleSmall businesses are paying MORE today for business broadband and phone...
Our research shows that small businesses in the UK are overpaying for Business Broadband and Phone Lines. The top providers have raised prices almost every year in the last 5 years. During this...
View ArticleSmall business website of the week: Dave Nutt Building & Renovations
Background Dave Nutt Building & Renovations in York have over 60 years of combined industry experience specialising in office building and renovations. The client wanted a website that would...
View Article7 Latest Trends in Small Business Website Design
Full-screen image homepage designs Full-screen images on the homepage seem to be on trend this year for website design. The reasons for this trend are both visual and pragmatic. You’re able to give...
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