Business

Even in an uncertain economic climate brought on by the Brexit tumult, it seems like it’s a good time to own a small business in the UK. With statistics showing how much the region relies upon and caters to small and medium-sized businesses, it seems clear that it is a boom time for budding entrepreneurs. And it doesn’t show any signs of letting up anytime soon. That doesn’t mean that it’s an easy undertaking to fire up a business from...

Staying ahead of your competitors is critical to success in the business world, and companies are forever looking for new ways to innovate, progress and grow. Team collaboration is a key driver in achieving this goal, especially for global businesses that operate in different time zones and use myriad devices to communicate and collaborate. Yet, still, they are asked to achieve more together, and work more efficiently. But how? The working world is ever-changing, don’t get left behind Generally speaking,...

London Executive Offices (LEO) conducted a UK survey recently with results finding that 64% of SME’s would choose London for their office location. Over half of the entrepreneurs and business executives surveyed over half said they strongly believe a London based office creates a better brand perception. It might seem old fashioned in an ever-changing digital world but people still look favourably towards a prestigious London address. Beth Hampson, Commercial Director at LEO, said: “Start-ups, in particular, can thrive in...

Retail design has always been an integral part of business planning for a long time, with different approaches created décor experts or adopted by business owners. But some retail designs are popular because of their functionality and usefulness in generating more sales for the business.  Incorporating elements of art and innovation, modern retail stores now do a lot more than just attract potential customers into the office space. The ultimate goal is to hold and keep the client’s attention until...

Everybody needs a lawyer at some point in their life, and for that reason, it is always important to know where the best are, especially in criminal cases. Lawyers are essential for any legal process and this is why you should have the most reliable guide. We know how important it is to have the assistance of a professional lawyer, who will be there when you need to solve a legal problem. Nowadays there are many lawyers, but only a...

How do you decide where your links should come from? If you’re like most webmasters, then you probably don’t think too much about your link sources. After all, a link is a link, right? This mindset might be the reason why you can’t outrank the competition in the organic search listings. Google’s search algorithm has come a long way. Building contextual links from relevant sources are no longer enough to climb up the rankings. Your link building strategy should now...

Contractor calculators are very useful tools that enable you, as a contractor, to gain an estimate of your take home pay each week or month. They’re a vital tool to giving you an idea of how contracting life will be, factoring in the rate you charge for contracts and whether you’re affected by IR35 or not. Brookson bring you a look into how using a contractor calculator can help you get a better idea of your income so that you...

With the launch of iOS 11, Apple have introduced NFC capabilities to a much wider audience of smartphone users, enabling businesses to interact with and market to their customers in far more creative and engaging ways. For those who are not familiar with NFC (Near Field Communications), it’s a technology that allows contactless communication between an NFC enabled device, such as a smartphone, and an NFC chip. These chips can be embedded into a range of promotional products such as...

Digital currencies are changing how transactions are handled and although they’ve been here for a while, people are still trying to understand the impacts.  If you are like most people, you probably know that digital currencies are considered digital gold for this age. For most entrepreneurs, it’s important to pay special attention to ensure you have a good chance to keep up with the competition. Cheaper and faster bank transfers Today, banks move money slowly and international money transfers can...