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  • December 4, 2023 by Tom Richardson

    Pitching your business: The Perfect Pitch Checklist

    Being able to pitch confidently is a vital skill if you want to take your business to the next level. To help you deliver a killer presentation (and make sure you’re prepared for it), we’ve created The Perfect Pitch Checklist. Nail these seven points to give your business the best possible chance:

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  • December 4, 2023 by David Daly

    5 failed products from massive companies

    Introducing a new product or service to compliment what you already offer is often a great idea as it can contribute to extra revenue and give your brand a whole new audience. However, it is important to act with a degree of caution.

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  • December 4, 2023 by David Daly

    What exactly is a startup?

    Startup – possibly one of the most overused words today. Startup culture, startup business, startup mentality. The term is clearly widespread, but what exactly does it mean to be a startup? It can’t be enough to work in a co-working […]

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  • December 4, 2023 by Ben Canter

    Protecting your property: An introduction to trademarking

    Incorporating a limited company is one of the most effective ways of securing your business name. It means that nobody else can register a company using that witty name you’ve been sitting on for years before you’ve had a chance to get things off the ground. 

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  • December 4, 2023 by Tom Richardson

    MadeSimple's favourite books about business

    We asked our team to share their favourite books about business . Here you’ll find books to inspire, books to educate and some books to simply enjoy (links with the business world are sometimes tenuous!). Take a look at our list and then share your favourites on Twitter and Facebook.

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  • December 4, 2023 by Lauren Franklin

    Are you a business owner? Here are 10 tips to help you relax on your next holiday

    Summer may be coming to an end but it’s not too late to take some well-earned time off if you haven’t already. Of course, as a business owner, if you do manage to get away it’s hard to switch off and there’s always the temptation to take work with you. With that in mind, here […]

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  • December 4, 2023 by Laura Gander

    6 habits to hack your morning routine

    With Summer drawing to a close and the Autumn darkness creeping in, it’s a transitional time of year where we’ve started swapping garden BBQs, flip flops and iced frappés for cozy jumpers, pumpkin spice lattes (sorry not sorry) and nights in front of The X Factor. Whilst the seasons may be changing, there’s no reason […]

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  • December 4, 2023 by Tom Richardson

    4 ways to protect your limited company from fraud

    Even if Halloween isn’t here, it’s understandable to be fearful – who knows what ghouls and ghosts lurk in the darkness? In this blog post, we’re looking at a far more realistic threat – company fraud. When it comes to business it always pays to be cautious. With that in mind, here are four ways […]

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  • December 4, 2023 by Tom Richardson

    The basics of Self Assessment: what you need to know

    What is Self Assessment and how might it affect you as a business owner? Emily Coltman FCA, chief accountant to award-winning online accounting software provider FreeAgent, explains all.

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  • December 4, 2023 by Lauren Franklin

    Give your business a workout

    We all know the promises we make at the start of the year to get in shape, feel fitter and be stronger, but do you think about your business in the same way? Forget signing up to the gym, give your business a workout instead and get a head-start, Ready, set, go!

     

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