Britain’s investor population is world-leading, but with Brexit around the corner, the nation’s small and medium-sized enterprise (SMEs) are at risk of stalling without vital growth finance. With investment into businesses falling by 1.5% from Q1 to Q3 of 2018, now is the time for leaders in the investment community to come forward. Despite […]
Posted on 25th February 2019 .
In the spring issue of the Great British Entrepreneurs Magazine, Stephen White spoke to ‘The Phonebox Millionaire’ Stephen Fear about his remarkable entrepreneurial story.
Posted on 28th August 2018 .
Scaling businesses operating in traditional industries are challenging conventional business models by embracing technology. Fast growing ecommerce businesses are one example, which no longer depend solely on the traditional high street shop to shift stock, and have no limits due to location. The impact of digital is evident in product and services offerings, in experiences […]
Posted on 13th November 2017 .
Growing a business is a unique challenge. You’ve already got off the ground, you know you’ve got a killer product or service, and now you want to build. But the growth stage can be tricky, and you need to be prepared. Every major business has hit potholes on the road to expansion. We’ve compiled some […]
Posted on 5th April 2017 .
Finding new office space can be a major headache for a growing business. It’s not just about having the extra room into which to expand, but having the right space that suits the business’ needs; it could be the difference between your future success and failure.
Posted on 28th November 2016 .
“Obsession” is not a word I use lightly. In my experience, taking a truly “customer obsessed” approach was the only way our business was able to fully thrive.
Posted on 28th November 2016 .
It’s one thing to get your business off the ground and turning a profit. It’s quite another to pursue growth and maintain a successful position in the market. As one challenge is overcome, more will inevitably take its place. Competition has gone global, customers have more choice, regulations are getting tighter, and technology is advancing […]
Posted on 28th November 2016 .
After several years of steady operations, growth and profits, it’s only natural as an entrepreneur to look to the future with plans to expand your business to another location. But do you know whether your business is really ready to expand, and how can you ensure this growth is a success?
Posted on 23rd November 2016 .
Employing more people isn’t the only way to make a small business grow. In fact, employing too many people too quickly can have the opposite effect, causing your company to struggle to cope with all of the changes.
Posted on 18th October 2016 .
Around half of start-ups fail within the first four years of being in business. And even those that succeed will have to work hard to achieve the annual growth in employees or turnover required to be called a ‘scale-up’.
Posted on 13th September 2016 .
Prior to looking for funding you need to be clear on what you want the money for. Will you use it for staff, equipment, premises or something else? Exactly how much will these things cost? How will having the money improve your profitability and cash flow? Can you clearly show how and when it will […]
Posted on 5th September 2016 .
“We need a new CRM system”, “we need a new sales team”, “we need a new sales strategy”, “let’s find a rain-maker” are all terms bandied around at management team meetings and networking events when the conversation turns to the topic of how to accelerate sales growth, or, even worse, how to arrest what looks […]
Posted on 2nd September 2016 .
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