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How fit for purpose is your transport policy?
A commitment to using the technology on a regular basis will bring several benefits, such as greater efficiency and lowe...
Small-business owners making sacrifices to cope with rising costs
A third of SMEs report that their revenue is down compared to a year ago, with 38 per cent of them citing challenging ec...
Small-business owners seek cost reductions to survive economic challenges
Over 40 per cent of small-business owners are concerned about the increasing cost of supplies and materials.
SME confidence declines significantly after a strong holiday season
Many SMEs are seen to be at a tipping point, experiencing declining revenue and profits and difficulties managing rising...
The dilemma of raising prices vs absorbing costs
If specific menu categories are always a hit and have high-profit margins, a reduced menu featuring these categories and...
How SMEs in the manufacturing industry can optimise labour to combat rising expenses
With the right technology, SMEs can transform the employee experience with tools that empower teams to make informed dec...
How small businesses can save money on imports
If you are importing a small quantity of stock, contact other businesses in your network to see if anyone else is shippi...
How small businesses can survive with the recession looming
In a recession it's wise to cut strategies or campaigns that aren't 'proven' from your budget, and leave things that you...
Cutting costs – seven easy steps to find money in your business
Even the tightest-run businesses can find further savings if you look hard enough in the right places and assess every a...
How to lower energy costs and manage cashflow
How a business's site or meter is classified, and the type of metering, can have a massive impact on the tariff and over...