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Category: General

8 ways for business owners to unwind

As a new business owner, it can be really tricky to switch off and take a proper break. Here are 8 ways to unwind over the Christmas period, whether you're still at work or have bagged some days off... Read more
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Category: General, General hints and tips

Where to Start with your New Business

The Start and Grow Enterprise programme has been helping people to launch new businesses since 2017. With so many valuable resources on offer, how can you get the most out of the programme? Read on to find out what the team would recommend... Read more
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Category: Confidence and Skills Building, General, General hints and tips

Starting a Business in the Creative Industry

As a creative who wants to make a living from your art, it's easy to see yourself as having a hobby that earns you a bit of money, and not as running a business. You are enjoying what you are doing, and you do it for fun, so how do you turn it into a successful business? Read more
Category: Finance

A Guide to Creating a Solid Cash Flow Plan

There’s no doubt about it, effective cash flow planning can be something of an art form to master. But it is crucial to get good at it to ensure the financial decisions you are making are the right ones. Read more
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Category: General

When Is The Right Time to Take On An Employee?

For a small business, taking on new employees can be daunting. Knowing the signs that your business is ready to grow will help you spot them early on and hire the right employee at the right time. Read more
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Category: Finance

Funding Avenues for New Businesses

There are many funding options available to new businesses. Finding the right one for your business can seem like a mind-boggling task. Let's look at some of the options... Read more
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Category: Marketing & Sales

How to Find Social Media Post and Content Ideas

Regular posting on social media helps your business to stay at the forefront of the minds of your audience. But thinking of new post ideas can be difficult when you have so much else to be doing in your business. Here are some great ways to keep those post ideas flowing, and save you time, too! Read more
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Category: Marketing & Sales

How to Create Your Own Website

These days it couldn't be easier to create a website without having to learn how to write code and invest hundreds of pounds. Here we take you through some of your self-build website options. Read more
Category: General

Meet the Start and Grow Enterprise Team!

Chances are that you’ve been in contact with most of us at some point if you’ve been to one of our events, but you may not necessarily know who is who or what we do. So here we are in all our glory! Read more

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