Small and micro business owners have known for many years about the benefits of employing people flexibly, but it seems like big business is finally cottoning on to the “big secret”. Flexible working allows many small businesses to employ people who, for whatever reason, are not able to work full-time. Now 22 of the most…
New research shows that three out of five UK SMEs plan to introduce virtual meetings within the next five years. But despite the growing popularity, many smaller businesses think that video conferencing is out of their reach. Cutting down on business-related travel, reducing costs and time savings are common reasons that businesses are using virtual…
Whether you’re a gambling person or not, setting up a new small business is a daunting experience. Let’s make no qualms about it; this is more than just putting $100 down on the roulette table. You might have what you think is a winning concept, but keeping yourself afloat during the early days is one…
Continuing on from yesterday, we are busting myths about bootstrapping and sharing tips from the professionals. Here are the rest of our 10 business owners sharing information on how they bootstrap their business, how to get free stuff and what the challenges are (these are in no particular order): 6. Melissa Picolli, founder of Bija…
To run a business you need to go to a bank and borrow lots of money, sign your house, dog and granny away, right? Wrong! Here are 10 business owners who share their information on how they bootstrap their business, how to get free stuff and what the challenges are (these are in no particular…
Top 5 Tips posts from the SME Blog are always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. 1. If you don’t have the space to put an office in your own home, consider sharing one. Other local potential business owners are likely to be in the same situation as you…
I think it is no great secret anymore that the world economy is going to take a “little” longer to recover, due in part to the incompetence of some of our beloved and distrusted politicians. What are you doing to tighten your “business” belt? As I have discussed before, changing as much of your fixed…
