All in Running a Business
It goes without saying that moving away from outdated decision-making processes which rely solely on a handful of senior executives can unlock a realm of opportunity for businesses, but it is useful to begin by considering why exactly there is a need for this change.
Beyond the launch, the challenge then becomes the pursuit to be seen. This is where search engine optimisation (SEO) comes in to act as an ally for your online business. With the high street experiencing dwindling foot traffic, the allure of being a hidden gem has lost its appeal.
The difference between securing the investment and losing interest often hinges on how effective startups are at conveying their vision and value proposition, so creating a compelling pitch deck has never been more important.
A sales strategy is a plan of action that outlines the approach and tactics a business will use to achieve its sales goals and sell to prospective clients. It details the steps that a company will take to identify, engage, and convert leads.
Many SME ecommerce brands in the UK are seeking stress-free solutions to expand both domestically and internationally. Outsourcing fulfilment is a viable option, but it’s a big decision to make.
The more customers return and buy again the more revenue you will produce. For this to happen, every step of your operations needs to be on track.
Whether boosting marketing ROI or improving customer satisfaction, business intelligence (BI) can give small businesses and startups a distinct advantage over their competitors.
Hiring a sales team to help scale the business you’ve so lovingly nurtured from the ground up can be a daunting moment for any entrepreneur. Who can you hire who will truly reflect the values of your business and share your passion for your products?
As many as four in five start-ups will fail in their first three years. Of those businesses that secure venture capital (VC), only one or two in ten will produce substantial returns. Even if a business makes it through these hurdles, the founder may not.
Despite soaring inflation and the looming threat of recession, the UK labour market remains the tightest it’s been in decades. Towards the end of 2022, unemployment sat at 3.7%, with some 1.1 million job vacancies open by January this year.
Data manifests across all the databases and spreadsheets created and utilised by different departments. Hence, businesses structured by teams inevitably create data silos because mission-critical information is often held in these units and groups.
There are two main reasons why small Japanese businesses are reluctant or unwilling to participate in online business internationally; some even resist eCommerce within Japan.
Contrary to popular belief, sales isn’t a difficult discipline. It’s less about what you think you can say to win the sale and more about reframing your mind.
Setting up a new office space can be tricky. It can make or break your business flow, so you must be careful with how you set things up.
Gamification first started as a popular method to make customer experiences more engaging and fun - due to its success, the strategy is now filtering through to the workforce.
A good place to start is dispelling some common sales myths. There are surprisingly many misconceptions that could be holding your teams back from converting customers and sealing all important deals.
Many people have their own definition of what a CEO’s main role should be, but experience shows that time and time again, the primary objective of a CEO should be to look after their people.
As 2023 approaches it’s a good time to look at what we can expect in the UK business world over the next 12 months.
As central banks around the world have ratcheted up interest rates in an attempt to curb rampant inflation (to little effect in many cases), a global recession has gone from being likely to a near certainty.
If you’re a startup founder like me, you're probably thinking (with everything that's happening out there right now) how is my startup going to grow in 2023 and maximise opportunities?
