Small & medium business

Growing...

Help and advice for when your business is expanding

  •  Financing an expansion

    Your business is doing well but needs funding to take it to the next level. Find out ways you can get the finance you need.

  •  Recruiting new staff

    Every time a customer comes into contact with a member of your team, your reputation is on the line. If you want to hold on to it, you need to invest in good people.

  •  Advertising your business

    Advertising is an important part of promoting your business and is one of the most effective ways of reaching new customers. That’s why doing it the right way is vital.

  •  Moving your business

    Moving can be stressful, but it can also be a perfect opportunity to rethink some of your business’s aspects.

  •  Marketing your business

    Marketing is an important part of any business plan, and is one of the best ways to reach your customers, but deciding which strategy is right for your can be tricky. Here we look at how to create an effective plan that works for your business.

Our top tips

  1. Growing a business means you’ll need to let go of some responsibility - so don’t be a control freak

  2. Expanding too quickly can lead you into difficult territory

  3. Updating your business plan regularly is a valuable tool for growth

  4. Before you decide to move, investigate making better use of your space through flexible working

More...

  • Spreading your wings

    Your business has grown, and so has your team. It’s time to open up that second office - but how do you make sure that everything is going to happen on time, and on budget, and most importantly without the potential impact on your...

  • Choose the right eCommerce Partner

    With a large proportion of sales now online, ecommerce is more important than ever. But few businesses can – or should – create their own ecommerce platform, and with many companies vying to help, you need to know the things to lo...

  • Keeping Your Customers Sweet

    Every contact your customer has with you will ultimately impact on your profits. Luckily, there’s a wide range of solutions to help you relate to your customers better.

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