Business

Try these six digital marketing tactics in 2025

Business
A strong digital marketing strategy can help you retain existing customers and attract new ones, so let's look at five tactics to employ. 1. Review your use of marketing technology There is a huge range of digital marketing tools available; however, it can be easy to have too many tools that are not part of the central platform. Look at what you use and work out which are of most value to you. You may also want to look at how they can be better integrated. (more…)

Six Ways to Maximise Manufacturing Efficiency

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If you are working in the manufacturing sector, there are a number of ways to maximise efficiency - six of which are outlined below. 1: Optimising Material Usage Optimising the amount of materials that used helps to keep costs down and reduce environmental impact. As part of this, all initial designs should incorporate material-saving aspects, including using recycled materials and efficient equipment. (more…)

London small businesses optimistic about growth

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A recent report from Novuna Business Finance revealed that small business owners in London were the most optimistic about growth compared to those in other parts of the UK. This was despite widespread concerns about the upcoming Autumn Budget statement from Rachel Reeves impacting small businesses in a number of ways. (more…)

Social Media, Learn How To Do It Yourself.

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Knowing how to design and create your own Social Media Campaigns could potentially save your business thousands of pounds and give your dedicated team of employees new skills and confidence.  Working alongside a specialist, experienced, award-winning, Social Media Mentor with over a decade of relevant experience, you and your staff will soon understand the complex terminology of Social Media and be able to promote your own Campaigns.  There’s unlimited power in Doing it Yourself, no longer relying on an expensive Social Media Manager, your business will be able to quickly grow and prosper.  Learning the skills to utilise this valuable marketing tool effectively, your team will grow in confidence as they help to successfully promote your Brand.  You want and need your business to grow and S...

How to succeed in a new interim manager role

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Stepping into an interim management role can be both challenging and rewarding, as it requires delivering impact within a short timeframe. Success in this position depends on building trust, setting clear goals, and swiftly addressing organisational needs. Define your objectives early Establishing clear objectives is essential in any interim management role to ensure your actions align with company expectations. By defining goals at the outset and confirming these with senior leadership, you can create a roadmap to guide your efforts. Indeed has a guide on how to set effective objectives. Build trust and communicate effectively Building trust with team members and stakeholders is crucial in an interim role, where fostering cooperation can drive faster results. Regular communica...
What is HR? Why do you need it?

What is HR? Why do you need it?

Business
Human Resources is a business area that you usually associate with larger corporations. Smaller businesses often think that they do not need an employment expert because they are too small to justify the expense. If your business is looking to expand, or you are struggling to manage the workload of employees, it may be time to reconsider this approach. (more…)