While the UK may be leading the way in economic expansion in the current climate, it is lagging behind its European rivals when it comes to the commercial installation of solar panels. This suggests that there is much for the UK to do if it is to cement its reputation as a trail-blazer for the…
Developing real estate, whether for private tenants or commercial enterprises dealing with offices for sale, is one of the most common forms of entrepreneurship. It’s no surprise that so many people are involved when you consider that you don’t necessarily need any specialist skills to be successful; you need some starting capital and a brain…
If you’re launching your own company you need to find the right space from which to run the business and start making a profit. However this is an important hurdle to jump and comes with all kinds of things to consider, such as where you want to base yourself in relation to your customers and…
A startup is an exciting world of creativity and innovation, and choosing the right accountant is almost like choosing a new business partner. They’ll become a trusted colleague who you can depend on to offer advice and guidance as your startup grows into the business you’re striving to achieve. Here are some tips to help…
Exporting has always represented big business for UK firms, although its reputation as a profitable sector has taken a significant hit recently. This is thanks primarily to the geopolitical conflicts and tension that has impacted on Russia, Ukraine and the Middle East. Such conflicts tend to have a significant impact on international trade, as exporting…
For small and medium sized business in the UK, the picture is decidedly positive at present. The nations’ economy performed better than any other G7 state in the year running up to the end of June, while official growth estimates for Great Britain have been revised and increased for the forthcoming financial quarter. This is…
Some of the world’s biggest companies spend vast amounts of money on designing their logos. You do not have to worry if you do not have millions to invest in creating a signature for your brand as there are a lot of different alternatives out there to suit all budgets and requirements. Before you use…
The house building boom in the UK has led to an increase in job creation due to construction companies hiring more employees to keep up with the demand in house building (it jumped from 62.7 to 66.6 in one month). Reports say that these have put job creation in pre-recession rates which helps the UK’s…
We have seen a number of new challenger banks merge over recent years. Some have a bolt from other brands such as Virgin Money, with their takeover of Northern rock, and Tesco bank. Others are developing themselves from fresh such as Metroline. These challenger banks are helping to address the needs of UK small business.…
Many people assume that a successful business is one that provides a great product or service, but this is rarely the case – good businesses are almost always built on the back of excellent networking and marketing. A business cannot operate in isolation from the wider community but if no attempt is made to network…
