Category: Real business
Art Market Changes – Why Smaller Firms Should Be Vigilant
Arcarta, a leading art market due-diligence platform, warns smaller art firms in particular to keep abreast of major regulatory changes. Market volatility is something that various sectors of business continue to contend with – and the global art market is no exception. For all things art, the European Union’s new regulation on cultural goods, due…
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How To Create A Successful Email Advertising Campaign
Email marketing campaigns have been part of a marketeer’s methods for years, and despite the growth of newer ways of marketing, they’re far from outdated. Around 4.5 billion people worldwide use email, and 88% of users check their emails at least once daily thanks to their smartphones. This opens up consistent opportunities to drive sales,…
Read MoreWaving Goodbye to Your Business: From Startup to Exit
By Ed Johnson, CEO & Co-Founder of uRoutine As someone who has recently gone through a startup “exit”, I thought it might be helpful to anybody else considering it, to share the journey and a few key considerations. Before I provide further context, I will start by confidently saying that selling a business is an…
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What Is Influencer Marketing & How Could It Benefit Your Business?
Influence marketers revolve around, usually, a single person with a following across one or more social media platforms who is promoting a product or service to their followers. Unlike traditional celebrities, influencer marketing efforts prove profitable due to the target audience, who are always highly engaged with the influencer in question. But how much could…
Read More8 Overhead-Slashing Investments For Wealth-Building SMEs
Small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) don’t fail from lack of revenue, rather they collapse under the weight of avoidable costs. Slashing overheads isn’t simply deciding to cut expenses; it’s about reinvesting in areas that drive profitability. Here are eight strategic investments that trim the fat while fueling long-term wealth. 1. Energy-Efficient Infrastructure Traditional office spaces…
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3 Ways To Increase SME Profitability With Revenue Growth Management
Revenue growth management is the key to driving profitability for your SME. RGM focuses on optimising all aspects of your business operations, from pricing to forecasting to inventory management. As a versatile tool that can be applied across a number of different sectors, a strong RGM strategy not only increases sales volume but also drives…
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Apprentices Could Be The Backbone Of Britain – But Only If We Take Action
For decades, UK governments have promised major housebuilding initiatives, setting targets of 300,000 homes per year or, most recently, 1.5 million over five years. Yet time and again, these targets have been missed. While political debates focus on planning laws and infrastructure, one of the biggest issues remains unaddressed: a chronic skills shortage in the…
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The Types of Fraud in Business
Fraudulent parties exist on both the customer and business side of the economy and their targets differ depending on their type. Training yourself, and your team, in fraud detection is not only the best way to avoid financial and reputational loss but also legal consequences. For example, some acts, such as the Data Protection Act,…
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The Trademark Helpline Ltd: The Superhero Saving SMEs
Through varied products and services to suit every budget, The Trademark Helpline Ltd is educating and protecting firms from the financial ravages of trademark disputes It’s safe to say that Jonathan Paton, founder and CEO of The Trademark Helpline Ltd, likes standing up for other businesses. His long-standing centre since 2008 is founded on this very…
Read MoreThe Trademark Helpline Ltd: The Superhero Saving SMEs
Through varied products and services to suit every budget, The Trademark Helpline Ltd is educating and protecting firms from the financial ravages of trademark disputes It’s safe to say that Jonathan Paton, founder and CEO of The Trademark Helpline Ltd, likes standing up for other businesses. His long-standing centre since 2008 is founded on this very…
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