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Pancake Day: why not take a break?
Kelly Jones (Owner, The Manchester Cakehouse)
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Starting up
27 February 2017
The Manchester Cakehouse shows us how to treat your business this Pancake Day
Business after Brexit: what SMEs think
Growth and strategy
24 February 2017
What do small business owners think about the UK's withdrawal from the EU?
How to build a brand using social media
Marketing and brand
24 February 2017
You might have some social followers, but how do you turn them into a community?
Why more mums are launching businesses
Starting up
24 February 2017
What the trend of 'productive parents' means for the UK business landscape
Handling negativity when starting up
Workplace and wellbeing
24 February 2017
Starting up is hard, but it can be even harder if you're faced with criticism
Why losing our local shops matters
Business news and opinion
20 February 2017
The loss of a local shop is devastating for the owner, and the UK as a whole.
Five ways your business will benefit from social media
Digital and innovation
13 February 2017
If you haven't embraced social media in your business, what are you waiting for? Take a look at AXA's top ways social is what's best for business.
Valentine's marketing: ideas for SMEs
Marketing and brand
10 February 2017
What can your small business offer to attract customers this Valentine's Day?
Valentine's marketing: ideas for SMEs
Motivation and fun
10 February 2017
What can your small business offer to attract customers this Valentine's Day?
Stay On Top Of Trends With Social Media
Growth and strategy
7 February 2017
Here's how beauticians can be at the forefront of social media trends
SMEs: prepare for growth in 2017
Growth and strategy
7 February 2017
Why are small business owners increasing their growth predictions for 2017?
Thank you for making Christmas happen
Motivation and fun
31 January 2017
For generations, Britain’s local shops have been helping to bring families together and make Christmas happen – so we wanted to say a little thank you.
How to write a retail marketing strategy
Marketing and brand
25 January 2017
After the January sales, now is the perfect time to plan your 2017 strategy
How to improve staff morale in January
Motivation and fun
20 January 2017
Make sure you're doing all you can to help your employees beat the January blues