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Christmas 2022: Parties, Presents & Bonuses

Its Christmas time. The season for office parties, generosity and spending way too much on presents. To make the post-holiday season hangover a little less shocking, here are a few of our key tips on parties, presents and bonuses that you need to be aware

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Unique Challenges for Your Family Run Business

A family run business can be incredibly rewarding for both the owners and the employees. Compared to a large corporation, they are more appealing to many employees, are flexible, can pivot quickly, and usually plan far into the future. On the other hand, there are

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3 in 3 at 3: Friday 2 December 2022

3 in 3 at 3 is the quick summary of the three key things you need to know in three minutes or less, at 3 o’clock on a Friday. This week: An introduction to 3 in 3 at 3. Fair Pay Agreements getting closer. Holiday

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How to Benchmark Your Business

For many business owners, determining the success of a business comes down to how much profit the company makes. This is a bit of a vanity metric and it’s really important to look at wider business benchmarks. Of course, finances are an important measure of

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Top 8 Reasons to Hire a Business Advisor in 2023

As 2022 fades to a close and the uncertainty of last year spills over into 2023, it’s no wonder why more businesses than ever are working with business advisors and coaches to prepare for whatever might happen next. Before you move on from 2022, take

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Easy Tips to Building an Online Business

More and more people are leaving their office jobs and setting up an online business these days. Running an online business offers a way for you to work from home and be your own boss. It may sound like an overwhelming process, but many entrepreneurs

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Affordable Marketing Ideas for Small Businesses

Every business needs a variety of marketing ideas at their fingertips. Yet the potentially high costs associated with marketing campaigns has meant many business owners are unwilling to even consider attempting anything. However, business marketing doesn’t need to be an expensive exercise. Just note though

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How to Grow Your Network Without Networking Events

Networking can be a key way to keep your business growing. Regardless of your industry or business size, it is hard to ignore the benefits of forming professional networks for potential partnerships, expanding your client base, and scaling up. However, while we are all constantly

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How Your Business can Thrive Even in a Recession

The pains caused by a recession can be excruciating, which is why most of us dread the thought of it. A recession can mean massive layoffs, jobs becoming harder to find, and wages frozen, which means consumers hunker down and spend less– often worsening the