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Last night was the Thames Valley and South West Business & Community Awards, with over 400
#businesses
attending the celebration and an amazing speech by
@DameStephanie_
. Well done to everyone who was nominated for, and won, an award.
#SWTVAwards
@GBExpos
In today's competitive landscape, local businesses need to shine online. Discover how to dominate your local market, how to enhance your visibility, harness the power of online reviews, & engage local community.
#LocalSEO
#DigitalMarketing
#SmallBusiness
London-based soft prosthetics company,
@KoalaaCommunity
, is celebrating after securing investment from British Design Fund
@FundingDesign
, to help bring its innovative
#prosthetics
to children and adults across the world.
An SME’s guide to reducing your carbon footprint and environmental impact. If you run an SME & are unsure how to do that, then this guide, produced by Retail Merchant Services, is here to help.
#netzero
#carbonfootprint
Are you a small business owner struggling to hire top consultants? Consider releasing equity for consulting services! Our article explores the pros and cons of this approach, from access to top talent to increased business value.
#SME
#consulting
#equity
As Plan B Covid-19 restrictions are lifted across England, it’s interesting to reflect on how the pandemic impacted new company formations last year, and what further trends we may see in the coming months of 2022.
#newbusiness
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#SMETODAY
#SME
#SMESupport
The surge in cybercrime during the pandemic should have been a wake-up call for many business. 30bn data records stolen in 2020.
What processes can businesses put in place to make it much more difficult for an attack to happen?
#cybersecurity
Why do companies need a trained menopause coach? Check out the article. Menopause can be a difficult phase in a woman’s life & can affect mental & physical health without the right knowledge & support.
#Menopause
In a research study from The Legal Director 74% of respondents said they had never taken legal advice on Environmental & Social Governance (
#ESG
) or Social Value! So, why is ESG so important & what you can do to start tackling this big, messy challenge.
Award-winning Oxfordshire photographer Philip Joyce captured these stunning images of various animals at Cotswold Wildlife Park being treated to cooling enrichments in the heatwave.
From abandonment to athletic glory, Fatima Whitbread's journey is one of resilience & triumph. Now, she's using her platform to advocate for children in the care system through
#FatimasCampaign
UK. Read her powerful story.
#Inspiration
#ChildWelfare
SME Today talks with influential entrepreneur Richard Osborne, an ambitious, influential entrepreneur who has been a champion of the small & micro-business sector for the past thirty years.
#entrepreneur
#business
Dive into the world of second-generation social media apps & their potential to transform the digital landscape. Check out this article on the rise of innovative platforms & their impact on user experiences.
#SocialMedia
#DigitalTrends
#Innovation
Working remotely in London? Discover the ultimate
#coffeeshop
guide for freelancers & remote workers in Zone 1. From work-friendly independents to cosy spots near every tube stop. Get your caffeine & productivity boost!
#RemoteWork
#LondonCoffeeGuide
Will Hybrid Working Become Your Business’ Downfall? The ‘gloss’ of hybrid working will soon dull if business leaders do not know how to successfully keep their teams engaged & motivated whilst working at home.
#remoteworking
Did you know that 1 in 3 business owners admit their first venture failed?
#Failure
can be a stepping stone to success, with resilient entrepreneurs emerging as
#PhoenixFounders
. Discover more about the journey from setback to success:
#Entrepreneurship
Top Tips For SME Founders For 2022 & Beyond. Whatever 2022 brings us, there are certain business learnings that SME founders may find helpful. Richard Osborne, founder & CEO of UK Business Forums & Business Data Group offers tips and advice for UK SMEs.
Sara Davies MBE, multi-million-pound entrepreneur, star of Strictly Come Dancing and an investor in Dragon’s Den reveals What It Takes To Be An Entrepreneur
#entrepreneurs
Happy
#StarWarsDay
. I'm sure all
@starwars
fans would love to see their
#CV
sent into space. See the article for more information. Who knows, you might be offered a job on the Death Star...Just make sure you have good health insurance!
#MayThe4thBeWithYou
#jobsearch
Online job board
@Zoekappuk
are giving job seekers the opportunity to have their CV launched into space. This competition aims to give
#jobseekers
a creative way to get noticed by
#employers
in celebration of Star Wars Day on
#Maythe4th
.
#jobsearch
Understanding Side Hustles: Balancing Business & Employment
Discover key insights on managing employees with
#SideHustles
in our latest article by Louise Attrup, partner in the employment law team at Debenhams Ottaway.
#EmploymentLaw
#BusinessManagement
The poll of British workers in small businesses, made up of
#remote
, hybrid,
#outdoor
and
#workplace
based respondents revealed that three-quarters have developed new habits during
#lockdown
.
National Apprenticeship Week celebrates
#SkillsDevelopment
& apprenticeship training, offering SMEs a powerful tool for transforming their workforce & performance. Discover how to harness the Apprenticeship Levy to unlock funding.
#NAW
#Apprenticeships
Great British Expos are delighted to bring back one their longest running Exhibitions, The Midlands Expo (Birmingham) on Thursday 24th June @ The Holte Suite, Aston Villa FC, Birmingham. Register for your free ticket today.
#businessexpos
#b2b
Global demand for eSIMs is skyrocketing — in 2021, there were 1.2 billion eSIM-enabled devices. But how can eSIMs help manage employees and provide business opportunities.
2 in 5 SME business leaders in the Capital experience mental health impact from pandemic. Business leaders cited supply chain issues, a lack of sales & Brexit also weighing heavily on them.
#mentalhealth
Struggling with public speaking? Fear not! Discover 10 essential tips to becoming a brilliant communicator & public speaker. Don't miss out on these invaluable insights!
#PublicSpeaking
#Communication
#CareerDevelopment
Happy
#VEDay75
Day!! ♥️❤️🇬🇧♥️❤️🇬🇧♥️❤️
So thankful to God for the sacrifices of those who have gone before us to give Freedom & Liberty
#Gratitude
#Appreciation
😊
UK SMEs with a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (
#DEI
) program experience over 50% improvement in recruitment, employee wellbeing & retention. Why isn't DEI a business imperative? Discover how My Inclusion Hub aids SMEs in DEI management & talent attraction:
❌MEDIA INTERVIEW -COVID RESPONSE❌
This week we was asked to do an interview by national journalist & TV producer
@theFionaScott
on the impact the crisis has had on the events industry (Great British Expo's Ltd)
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The
#UK
#Space
Agency
@spacegovuk
is now inviting potential delivery partners to help create and manage a new
#competition
aimed at primary-age children between the ages of 4 and 11.
Closing date for applications is 3rd September 2021.
Redundancy, the best decision i never made! It can be a devastating personal experience but also for many, it’s a great time to step back and re-evaluate life and career.
#redundancy
Community interest company, Action Net Zero, has launched its latest campaign–to reduce our reliance on fossil fuel. Across 2022/23, focus will be on supporting individuals, communities & businesses to take ownership of how they buy & use energy.
#netzero
Award winning Olympian Fatima Whitbread MBE is announced as Keynote Speaker for The Great British Thames Valley Business & Community Awards. The glittering black tie ceremony is at the Hilton Hotel Reading on 25th January 2024.
#TVBCAwards
Stay ahead in tech with these 7 crucial insights for 2024! From the switch-off of PSTN/ISDN services to AI integration and cybersecurity, here are the key trends & actions for the coming year. Read more:
#TechInsights
#BusinessStrategy
Would you hire Boris Johnson as a Sales Director? A quick LinkedIn poll suggests probably not! What is good practice when it comes to ethical selling?
#ethicalsales
The threat from cybercriminals is increasing all the time in regularity & sophistication. Without better protection, SMEs could face attacks which have potential to cause real damage to infrastructure, finances, & reputation.
#cyberattacks
#cybersecurity
Hybrid working missing the mark? Here’s how you can give it a boost in 2023. Digital solutions specialist Caine Harrison shares his tips so your business can excel in the hybrid working world.
#hybridworking
We talk to Gerry Lianos of Raffolux, a digital luxury
#raffling
site which aims to disrupt the traditional lottery model by allowing people to win luxury prizes, with a guaranteed winner for each draw; & to make donating to your favourite charity more fun.
We've just discovered free Experte Bulk Page Speed Test which automatically determines the speed and Core Web Vitals for your site. Unlike PageSpeed Insights, it tests hundreds of URLs automatically, instead of one at a time, saving you heaps of time!
With Government scrapping work from home guidance from Monday, you'd expect to see many businesses returning to offices. But new findings suggest small businesses look set to stick with home offices in the long term, spurred on by substantial savings.
Is Buy Now, Pay Later a good scaling solution for small businesses? What is B2B BNPL, how does it work & how does it differ from its consumer cousin.
#BNPL
Easy productivity wins – Virgin Media O2 Business expert Simon Pollard shares the 4 simple steps to unlock the full potential of your tech.
#TechGuidance
#ProductivityHacks
🔊Today it is the start of
#FosterCareFortnight
🗣I have personally been overwhelmed by the selfless work foster carers to & the difference they are making in children’s lives on a daily basis! ♥️❤️♥️
📰🗞READ about the need for more carers!
Amid the current cost of living crisis, it is understandable that many executors will decide to administer a deceased’s estate themselves & dispense costs of a solicitor. Here are 5 key reasons why it pays to pay for Probate.
#probate
This week sees the return of South West Expo Bristol! April 26, 10:00 am at BAWA, 589 Southmead Road Bristol BS34 7RG. This exhibition is the ultimate event for businesses within the South West region. Register for your free ticket via the GBE website.
From the editor of SME Today: It’s been a difficult year for us all, dealing with fallout from Brexit & disruption from covid restrictions, but now let's make Christmas merry! I wish you all a very memorable Christmas & healthy & successful New Year.
Thames Valley Expo Reading returns next week, 19th Oct, Green Park Conference Center. Don’t miss the special features: Innovative Exhibitors, Keynote Speakers, Networking, Interactive Workshops. Book free tickets today.
#businessexpos
John Bell, director & founder of licensed Insolvency Practitioners Clarke Bell explains the purpose of the Bounce Back Loan Scheme & what business owners can do if they cannot repay the loan.
What does the consultation on
#holidaypay
laws for part time workers mean for SMEs? Have a read of this informative article written by The Legal Director's Kate Palka.
Contrary to popular belief, the high street is far from dead – it's evolving. Discover how innovative strategies, community engagement, & a blend of physical & digital experiences are reviving traditional retail.
#HighStreetRevival
#RetailInnovation
Visit North West Expo tomorrow at Etihad Stadium, Manchester & harness the power of networking. This expo is the ultimate event for businesses within the NW region, designed to help you make new connections & grow your business. Get your free ticket today.
The Thames Valley Expo Reading returns on 2nd November at Green Park Conference Center. The ideal meeting place to learn, collaborate, network & discuss the latest innovations helping encourage economic prosperity for Berkshire. Book your ticket today.
10 leadership themes of the Elizabethan era. The Queen’s 70 years as monarch represent a remarkable leadership. There are parallels between responsibilities & challenges of leadership, whether you’re the Queen or a leader of any organisation…
#leadership
Here is the latest SME Today newsletter with a round up of the top business stories from the past two weeks:
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#SMEs
#newsletter
#smallbusinesses
#SMEToday
Louise Lawrence, an employment lawyer at Winckworth Sherwood LLP, shares her ten top tips for employees to look out for in their new contract of employment when they are changing jobs.
Protect Your Van & Tools: 8 Essential Tips! As a tradesperson or courier, your van & tools are essential for your livelihood. Here are 8 valuable tips from Toolbox by Admiral to safeguard your precious assets.
#VanSecurity
#ToolProtection
#SafetyFirst
Five leadership skills essential for post-Covid recovery and renewal. As we emerge from the worst of the pandemic, now is not the time to simply default to your pre-Covid leadership style.
#leadership
Supply Chains disruptions are rife and it has became even more vital for firms to reduce inventory days. How can innovations in cross-border payments simplify the process & reduce costs?
#crossborderpayments