Three really useful business courses you can find online

Before the coronavirus hit the world, the biggest reason why people took business courses was to network with other professionals. With that not happening anywhere now, people are wondering if it is worthwhile to do online courses, especially since many

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Can small businesses run a successful hackathon?

Hackathons have been common amongst tech companies in recent years, creating new opportunities for growth and development. But is there a place for this sort of event in a small business environment? What is a Hackathon? If the term ‘hackathon’

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Using technology in your business continuity plan

Is it an absolute certainty that things will go wrong? Hopefully not. Is it a possibility? Yes, especially when you consider the number of events which could occur that would throw a spanner into the works. It doesn’t have to

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5 ways that small businesses are accelerating their business growth

Small businesses are growing at an almost unprecedented rate, with many now being considered to be ‘high growth small businesses’, or HGSBs. These businesses are classified as those with more than 20% annual growth over a three-year period. HGSBs are

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How to make your online meetings more productive

It’s no secret that communicating face-to-face is one of the most effective ways to collaborate and share ideas. Reports show that the majority of us actually prefer to hold business meetings in-person, rather than over the phone or using apps,

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Why scalability is key for small businesses

A small business might never aspire to become a larger corporation… and that’s okay! But a small business without any development goals is one that is destined to become stagnant. Many small businesses are frequently looking into growth and development

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Talent, training, technology: The 3 T’s of small business growth

There are many different aspects that all come together to create what’s needed for small businesses to grow, to develop, and to grab new opportunities that will enable them to achieve their goals. One of these aspects is the need

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Questions to ask yourself before applying for a business loan

Any small business in need of a loan must be extremely careful when planning to take said loan. Not being prepared to deal with the burden that it can put on your business can often lead to some catastrophic consequences.

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Startup costs that small businesses should expect

One of the most important things that needs effective management for small businesses that are starting up is expenses. You do not want to get yourself into a situation where your books go in the red right at the beginning

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Are You a ‘Social Entrepreneur’?

Social entrepreneurship is a new business model, and it’s fast become a big talking point in the business world. But what exactly is a social entrepreneur, what do social entrepreneurs do, what can they achieve, and, perhaps the most important

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