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Category: General

Friday, October 28th, 2022 Many people dream about starting their own business, but it can be really hard to know how to take your first step toward making it happen. You’re in the right place to find out how to start! Read more

Category: General

Friday, September 30th, 2022 Access to the right funding is crucial to the success of your business. With so many options available, the world of start-up business funding can seem complicated and difficult to navigate. Find out how to apply for a small business grant in Gloucestershire to grow your business. Read more

Category: Marketing & Sales

Monday, August 22nd, 2022 Search Engine Optimisation is the act of making changes to your website so that you gain a higher position in search engine results for a given keyword. Follow these 4 steps to boost your SEO and get more traffic to your website. Read more

Category: General

Thursday, July 28th, 2022 When you are a new business owner, it can be difficult to know where to start when it comes to preparing your company's accounts and tax returns. So how can an accountant help your business? Read more

Category: General

Tuesday, July 12th, 2022 Do you begin each workday with grand plans but soon become distracted, focusing on low priority tasks? If this is you, find out how you can regain control of your time and improve your productivity as a freelancer. Read more

Category: Confidence and Skills Building

Tuesday, June 28th, 2022 Matt Sear founded his social media marketing agency during his final year at university, helping businesses to connect with bright, young talent. Here's where his business journey took him after graduation... Read more

Category: Marketing & Sales

Wednesday, June 1st, 2022 A marketing plan is fundamental to ensuring your business's success. In this article, we take you through the steps to help you put together a sound marketing plan for your new business. Read more

Category: General

Thursday, April 28th, 2022 When you have a small team or limited resources, every hire counts. Here's some of the best advice for when you're looking to hire your first employee as your small business grows. Read more

Category: General, General hints and tips

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2022 Growth can enable a company to overtake its competition and become the dominant player in the market. However, it is important that growth is controlled to ensure the business remains profitable and trading. Read more

Category: General, General hints and tips

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022 Now that Start and Grow Enterprise is in our final year, we’re feeling a little reflective. We thought we’d take this opportunity to make a splash about the impact we’ve made on the business landscape in Gloucestershire since we started back in the summer of 2017. Read more

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