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You’re a human, not a number!
How many times have you had to reach out to a business to discuss an urgent matter only to have to deal with an automated service? It can be massively frustrating and, perhaps the worst part, it’s everywhere these days.
IR35 contract reviews: Find out if your contract is inside or outside IR35
If you are worried about IR35, one way you can protect yourself is by getting your contract reviewed.
February Webinar Series
Our monthly webinar series is finally here! With the first in the series commencing on the 11th of February, the webinars are each given by incredibly talented industry professionals Gaia Ferreia and Lisa Dickson this month.
Live or Die Forecasting
Picture the scene. It’s November 2019 and you’re planning you are finalising your 2020 budget. You produce an in-depth 3-way forecast looking at profit and loss, balance sheet and cashflow forecasting. You sign it off with your key stakeholders - or for smaller companies you step back and marvel at a job well done.
Has face to face training run its course?
The title question is becoming more and more common. With the appearance of COVID a new normal began to emerge. Companies old and new began to realise that if they wanted to continue in business they were going to have to change their approach to a lot of things they took for granted.
The Business Show 2021 Date Changes
It is clear that whilst the world will probably be a much safer place in June, there is still an element of uncertainty. It is not fair for us to leave you in any doubt any longer than we need to.
2021 Business New Year Resolutions
The arrival of 2021 brings a new era of hope and regrowth for the business community. Among those hit hardest by the 2020 pandemic are SMEs and this year provides a great opportunity to nurture the small business community.
See Who Is Visiting Your Website
Great news! The procurement manager from your ideal business customer just visited your website. You had no idea? Well, as many as 98% of your website visitors leave without a trace. And that includes your dream clients.
Small Business Saturday raising the profile of local enterprises
Saturday the 5th of December marks the eighth year of Small Business Saturday in the UK, an organisation set up originally by the financial services corporation American Express.
Introducing our webinar programme
Want to keep up to date with all the latest business trends, plus hear from industry experts on topics such as marketing, sales and HR and recruitment? Our monthly webinar programme is your opportunity to hear all this and more, right from the comfort of your own home, office or even on the move.
Partisan Produce
Partisan Produce is the brainchild of Toby Stafford-Deitsch, an ambitious individual who first cut his teeth in the city before turning his hand to pop-up restaurants and relocating to the Bristol area. Toby resumed 9-5 life in Bristol in a steady corporate job until the beginning of the last lockdown.
Are You Looking For A Pandemic Resistant Brand?
The sad news is that almost 650,000 people have lost their jobs during Covid-19 pandemic so far, that is One in 20 people in the UK. Life in the UK has largely been put on hold due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which has hit businesses and their employees hard.
Cash Flow Mistakes
Over more than 30 years in the accounting industry, I have found that business owners often make the same mistakes regarding cash flow and profit. Don’t get confused between cash flow and profit, they are not the same. I have outlined some common cash flow mistakes in this article.
Are Traditional Offices A Thing Of The Past?
With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, an estimated 24% of UK employees are working exclusively from home, with many having worked from home since March. Businesses have adapted to this new normal and with the future being uncertain, are traditional offices a thing of the past?
The Gap Between Old and New
It seems to be everywhere, it is spreading. You can go out then you can’t. The schools get closed and then they reopen. You can’t go on holiday but then you can but only to certain places. We have been in ‘unprecedented’ times which few generations have ever experienced anything like it and businesses continue to be closely watched in the way in which they treat their staff.
Can we sell effectively virtually?
By now we should be getting used to the new virtual world that we are living in. We might even find that when restrictions are lifted, we might continue to do some things virtually for efficiency, such as arranging a meeting with a buyer over the internet rather than driving a fair few miles to meet with them face to face for a 30 minute meeting.
How businesses are adapting and supporting the industry in the midst of a pandemic
As COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc across Europe, we take a moment to reflect on the good businesses are doing to support industries, the strategies being implemented to adapt to new times, and the changes being made to alleviate pressure on individuals. Life as we know it has significantly changed to how things were a year ago. With coronavirus not going away anytime soon, many businesses have been forced to adapt in order to survive. We’ve seen an abundance of webinars and virtual events filling up our calendars, and a mix of endless zoom calls as staff continue to work remotely. One thing is for sure, digital innovation is not just a desire, it's become a fundamental asset to the rapid acceleration of such capabilities. Government schemes such as tax holidays, loans and grants have helped many SMEs stay afloat, providing valuable time to rethink digital strategies in order to pivot their offering. Sponsors of Europe’s largest Business Show, Dell Technologies, have helped to support many businesses during the pandemic with their involvement in The Business Show HelpHub initiative. Dell Technologies has provided a range of knowledge, advice and solutions to help businesses quickly adapt, from ‘hybrid cloud solutions’ to ‘managing remote working: teams, customers & pipeline’. Dell Technologies also have a selection of podcasts, blogs and services to help businesses swiftly adapt via their website. Award winning digital marketing agency, Sleeping Giant Media, has also been helping businesses with their digital adaptation by offering a number of free workshops, including the fundamentals of successfully running virtual presentations, and a range of marketing skill workshops aimed at both B2C and B2B audiences. During their ‘Do virtually better workshop’ you’ll learn how to gain a competitive edge and the basics of creating a stand out presentation (from nailing your pitch to thinking of your surroundings). Whilst the need to go digital is a priority for the majority of businesses, the rapid switch coupled with lockdown hasn’t come easy, taking its toll on people's wellbeing. The phrase ‘zoom fatigue’ has become a popular term amidst the home working lifestyle. One business helping with mental health and proactively adapting upon seeing the wave of lockdowns happening overseas is CLAN Wellbeing, a fitness company with a focus on mental health and exercise benefits. Emmanuel Olaojo, Founder of CLAN Wellbeing discusses the change needed to adapt below. “With CLAN Wellbeing’s focus on changing the narrative of mental health through everyday fitness, it became evident how during the lockdown people’s uncertainty and mental state was deteriorating. Before lockdown I started CLAN’s Work Rate 40. The sessions are 40 minutes long and designed by a team of degree specialists in sports and exercise science. The aim is to ensure that each class will push you to the best version of yourself regardless if you’re a beginner or at an elite level. We are here to create a dynamic, fun and enjoyable environment where you can enhance not only yourself physically but also mentally. Since lockdown I was able to deliver the classes online via Zoom and the turnout was tremendous. Constant help and communication has been the key to help build a community that is there and caters to one another. The more I was attentive to the needs of the current situation the more I was able to connect more with individuals and help boost not only their confidence but relieve the stress from their everyday life and the current pandemic. It was initially hard for the business to run because it was run in person. However the classes have been held via Zoom and it has allowed us to connect regardless of where you are and you can be in your own comfort zone. It’s been an enlightening and rewarding experience.” ‘Going the extra mile’ One business helping clients by going the extra mile is Barclaycard. The government’s response strategy has meant banks have had to offer payment holidays and other support initiatives to help support businesses. Barclaycard has gone the extra mile to offer a Coronavirus support hub. Here you can view real life articles in relation to COVID finance implications, FAQs, and a whole host of post payment holiday support. Check out Barclaycard’s coronavirus support for customers here and the business support pages here, including free business promotion offers and ‘bounce back loans’! Whether you’re a business owner looking to bounce-back, or a budding entrepreneur looking to grow your business the Great British Business Show has everything you need. You can meet all the mentioned brands at London ExCeL on 9th and 10th June 2021. Explore, connect and interact with over 500 exhibitors in a COVID-secure environment, be inspired by our compelling keynote line-up and learn the skills you need to map out your road to recovery in 2021. You can secure your free ticket to Europe’s largest business show here.
Business Show Media Acquires The Great British Business Show
Business Show Media (BSM) is pleased to announce that it has acquired ‘The Great British Business Show’ and sister shows ‘Going Global’ and ‘Business Startup’ from Prysm Media Group. As part of the acquisition, BSM have taken the decision to postpone ‘The Great British Business Show’ from the 18th and 19th November 2020 to the 9th and 10th June 2021.
Why Should You Continue Social Media Marketing During COVID-19
WHY BUSINESSES MUST STAY POSITIVE AND THINK BIG TO SURVIVE THE CORONAVIRUS CRISIS
Ramping up our security processes with the NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit
Vital SMS alerts during the Coronavirus outbreak
Managing internal communications with SMS
Transformation is Here To Stay- By Tegeria
One of the biggest challenges for businesses today is the constant navigating, understanding and adapting to the risks that the current geo-political climate poses. “This was evident from our interactions with the attendees of The Business Show. The Business Show was undoubtedly a great meeting ground to meet customers and prospects and understand their challenges. Interactions like these are important as they allow us insights to craft an actionable plan for potential clients,” says Diana Xhumari CEO of Tegeria.
Turning Persistence into Opportunities- By Tegeria
The current geopolitical climate poses an increasing threat to the global economy and navigating, understanding and adapting to these risks is a real and ever-changing challenge for businesses today.
Sustainability: Make a world of difference
“We have become the greatest threat to the health of our home but there's still time for us to address the challenges we've created, if we act now.” – Sir David Attenborough
Flexible working has increased five-fold in the last 20 years
The number of people working ‘flexible hours’ has increased five-fold in the last two decades. That is according to an analysis of working trends by the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) , which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.
3 Easy & Actionable Steps to Your Financial Freedom
There’s lots of rumours about the property industry, like… Property is hard to get in to, property takes a lot of time, property needs a lot of money… That’s NOT true.
5 Things Microsoft Got Right
CEO Today Magazine take a look at how Microsoft have stayed at the top of the business game for over 20 years and what your business can learn from one of the worlds leading brands.
Practice Your Pitch sets out to help new entrepreneurs
New events, workshops and networking sessions that help you prepare for all of the pitches you will ever need to do..
The 4 'C' Approach to Stress Management
Living Life Stress Free is recognised as a Centre of Excellence and is a Registered College of the Complementary Medical Association providing Stress Management courses and workshops to Corporates, Entrepreneurs and Professionals.
Taking The Terror Out of Team Building
'“This was our first time exhibiting at the Great British Business Show and we were really impressed with the organisation, the calibre of the speakers and the overall energy at the event. ..
Liver Bird – from Wren to Northern Power Woman
The sun was shining as I drove into Liverpool Marina to meet Simone Roche MBE, CEO of Northern Power Women, and for some reason the old saying ‘it’s grim up north’ sprung to mind...
ABSOLUTELY BUZZING AT THE BUSINESS SHOW
What a fantastic couple of days with lots of interest in @BizBuzzHQ. We met new businesses, entrepreneurs and larger more established brands looking for innovation and collaboration.
Enjoy a Memorable Evening of Client Entertainment
Stand out from the rest and treat your clients to a unique experience at The London Bierfest...
