TWT

Wednesday 24th February 2021

Why post-pandemic the entire business community needs to reevaluate what’s important by Ross Feeney, CEO of Tunbridge Wells Together We’ve all been separated from our loved ones for almost a year, give or take the odd socially distanced walk. Post-pandemic, most of us will be reunited, but unfortunately the same cannot be as easily said for all…

Internal Comms

Thursday 18th February 2021

Why (and how) a new paradigm for internal comms is needed to keep staff engaged By Rob Edmonds, NRG Digital  With so many staff now working from home it’s easy for them to feel cut off and isolated. Team members only see you, and each other, on a screen, and the impact of these feelings…

Property 2

Monday 15th February 2021

Could this be the right time for you to get into property? By Ritchie Clapson CEng MIStructE, co-founder of propertyCEO High street shops have been hit especially hard by the lockdown, pushing the few remaining stalwarts to shop online. And with free next day delivery and returns from many, there are fewer and fewer reasons to…

SEO 4

Friday 12th February 2021

SEO for Business (Part 4): Some Important Principles for SEO In my previous three articles in this series, I looked at an overview of SEO, keywords and backlinks. These articles cover the basics of SEO. In this article, I will look at more general principles that will help you navigate this simple but fast-changing field.  1. Keep your knowledge…

Drinks

Thursday 11th February 2021

How to create a new standout drinks brand By Richard Horwell, Brand Relations, Are you thinking of a career change? Does the idea of starting a new brand in the recession proof Food & Drink sector appeal to you? You might have found yourself looking at say, the drinks available at your local supermarket and…

Training Legal

Wednesday 10th February 2021

Legal commentary on the importance of up to date training This article on the HR Director site highlights the legal requirement for employers to ensure that training is up to date and relevant. Set around a harassment case, it makes clear the responsibility sits with the employer organisation to invest and provide suitable training for…

Budgetting

Monday 8th February 2021

As a smaller business, every penny counts. Learn how you can create a budget and get a clearer idea of your expected income and expenses. Budgeting is so important for making sure you keep track of your spending and meet your business goals. A simple yet thorough budget can be completed in an evening and…

Backlinks

Thursday 4th February 2021

SEO for Business (Part 3): What are Backlinks? After gaining an overview of SEO and keywords, the next thing to understand is backlinks.  Backlinks are still one of the main ways Google judges the authority of your website. Without them it is almost impossible to rank high in Google’s search results.  What are backlinks?Backlinks are simply links from…

High St

Wednesday 3rd February 2021

What has the pandemic meant for independent retailers? By Daniel Whytock, Down Your High Street Right from the start of the current pandemic independent retailer has suffered and business owners been dealing with massive challenges. The first lockdown, when non-essential stores closed for the first time, was hard to handle and the changing levels of…

Photoshoot

How to achieve the absolute best from investing in a professional photoshoot  By Emeka Ikechi, Director, Vanity Studios In business it is important to have top quality images.  So, if it is time for a professional photoshoot what do you need to ensure that you get high quality results from the investment of your time and…

Keywords

Friday 29th January 2021

SEO for Business (Part 2): What are Keywords? In my previous article I gave an overview of what SEO is. In this one, I will take a closer look at a very important aspect of it that I only briefly mentioned last time: keywords.  Before I begin explaining what keywords are and how you can find and…

Charity Payroll

Thursday 28th January 2021

The “Secret” Benefit Now, more than ever, employers are aware that a successful company relies on happy staff and benefits can be a great way to increase morale and make staff feel valued. But they do not always come cheap and SME’s are, overall, feeling the pinch during these turbulent times. But ……there is a…

Property

What ethical, creative approaches can you adopt to build a property business? By Stephanie Taylor, co-founder of Rent 2 Rent Success.  When I started out in the property market, I had virtually no money to invest, so I needed a strategy (or, in reality, a series of strategies) that would allow me to build my…

Redundancy Alternatives

Wednesday 27th January 2021

Alternative Options to Redundancy  As we continue through these uncertain times, we know that more and more businesses are going to be faced with the reality of having to make redundancies. As the furlough scheme winds down and we look set to face further Covid-19 restrictions, as a business owner you may be starting to…

Winter Cycling

What you need to know if you are cycling this winter – for work or pleasure By Catherine Ellis, Hill & Ellis  Of course, you may well be working from home this winter but for those who do have to go into the workplace and probably want to avoid public transport – or indeed for…