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BUSINESS INSIGHT
Looking to power your business to the next stage? All you'll need, from tips on growth hacking to advice on recruiting the right talent for your team is right here
10 London entrepreneurs tell us what they look for in office space
Are you looking to set up or move your business to London? Struggling to know exactly what you need from an office space? We spoke with 10 successful London-based entrepreneurs to understand the specifics they were looking for when moving to Workspace business centres.
26 January 2017 | Growth and strategy
How do I advertise my business?
Within this guide, we’ll give you the 10 ways to advertise in 2020 for your business. As a New and Growing Company, your marketing budget is unlikely to be a bottomless pit. Nevertheless, ensuring your target demographic are aware of your brand is elementary to the long-term success of your business. Marketing is not something you should take lightly.
26 January 2017 | Marketing
Why contractors should switch from an umbrella company to a limited company
When initially setting up as a contractor you face a choice. Will you operate through an umbrella company or as a director of your own limited company? Many opt for the latter due to the potential benefits.
19 December 2016 | Business finance
The benefits of working in London
There’s still no better place for a business to take off in the UK than London. The capital offers a wealth of opportunities to businesses of all shapes and sizes
14 December 2016 | Growth and strategy
Business start-up costs: the must-read guide
As the home to London's brightest businesses, we've collated a definitive guide to the costs involved in starting up a new business – giving you an honest, transparent picture of the money you’re likely to need to either borrow or invest in the foundation of your start-up venture.
16 November 2016 | Business finance
Two alternative finance experts discuss growth and how to finance it
The team at Informed Funding have brought together a fascinating range of speakers to talk about cash flow and what businesses can do when they have insufficient or badly structured debt finance in place.
20 September 2016 | Business finance
Supply chain finance: Top tips for success
Freelance business journalist, Farah Khalique reveals her top three tips on how to onboard a supply chain finance programme as smoothly as possible and free up capital as quickly as possible.
17 June 2016 | Business finance
5 things to consider when moving business premises
Moving to a new business premise is easy. It might sound like a mammoth task when you think about what’s ahead but as long as you’re organised you can succeed without getting too stressed.
07 March 2016 | Growth and strategy
Interview with the Managing Director of Platform Black
Platform Black is an online business finance marketplace. Caroline Langron tells us about the alternative finance provider and trends in the industry.
24 February 2016 | Business finance
Nine ways to keep your office tidy
Often, keeping your office is the last thing on your mind if you're a busy business owner with a bursting to-do list. Here are some simple tips to keep your office and mind uncluttered.
10 February 2016 | Growth and strategy
Spotlight on an alternative lender: rebuildingsociety.com
We talk to Daniel Rajkumar, founder and Managing Director of the peer to business online platform rebuildingsociety.com which connects creditworthy businesses with investors.
25 October 2015 | Business finance
Top tips on setting up a pop-up shop
If you're looking to get your product and brand out there, there's not a plan much better than organising a pop-up shop. We talked to the founder of the Camden Watch Company about how to do it.
22 October 2015 | Marketing
8 questions every business should ask before crowdfunding
It’s easy to think of crowdfunding as a miracle alternative to the more traditional options for raising finance; but the majority of attempts fail.
22 October 2015 | Business finance
5 non-negotiables for Generation Y at work
Hiring Millennials can be a difficult process - they're known for being over-confident, demanding and fiercely individual - but the benefits they can bring to your team are manifold.
18 October 2015 | Growth and strategy
How Generation X & Y can communicate more effectively
How we communicate is critical to our success at work. Of course, we each have our communication strengths and quirks but there are, however, some common differences between Generation X and Y.
18 October 2015 | Growth and strategy
Playing the IPO game
Founders of small and medium-sized companies dream of taking their businesses public to attract more capital, but how can they avoid wild overvaluations – like Groupon – in today’s overheated IPO market?
18 October 2015 | Business finance