Advice & tips

My Business: Jeffrey Postlethwaite, Twists – “Focus on the small details and keep an eye on the bigger picture”

Jeffrey with his recent Enterprise of the Year award from the University of Huddersfield As part of our regular profiles of real small businesses, we caught up with Jeffrey Postlethwaite, the owner …

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Financial fitness jargon buster – Break-even point

One of the most common sources of business ideas is turning a hobby into a business.  But the big question is always going to be – will the business make …

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QuickBooks Online tips and tricks: Accounts receivable

QuickBooks Online expert Stacey Kildal explains more about accounts receivable or ‘money in’ transactions. This short video covers: recording sales and receivables entering sales receipts and adjustment notes tracking time …

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My Business: Matt Lovett, WOW Media – “Don’t let failure make you quit – keep trying”

Matt Lovett meeting Richard Branson As part of our regular profiles of real small businesses, we caught up with Matt Lovett. Matt started in online marketing when he was 13 years old. He …

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The freelance tech toolkit: The best mobile apps for the freelancer on the move

Most freelancers will confess to feeling lost if they’re separated from their smartphone or tablet – essential tools these days. The ever-growing number of apps makes everyday life and business …

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Four common bookkeeping mistakes to avoid – a professional bookkeeper explains!

From one wo/man bands to larger companies, bookkeeping is a significant part of any business. While it isn’t typically one of the more glamorous jobs, bookkeeping is at the heart …

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Financial fitness jargon buster – What’s the difference between an accountant and a bookkeeper and when should you use one?

The great advantage of using accounting software like QuickBooks is that it makes it easy to stay on top of your business finances.  However, for most businesses, expert accounting help …

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Business support – have your say and tell BIS what you think

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) is currently reviewing its strategy for business support and is calling for your feedback! BIS is aiming to make it easier to …

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Time to reconsider Google+? How Google+ could work for your small business

Last week was a big week for Google+. Google’s social network has undergone a big revamp, with improvements to its photo service, the layout and a brand new app for …

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Infographic: What every creative person with a product or service needs to know

We know that lots of our readers are creative, including photographers, crafters, musicians and more. This fun infographic from Red Lemon Club highlights some of the key issues associated with …

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Video: See how QuickBooks simplifies the business of life all around the world

We understand that it’s unlikely you started a business because you were excited about organising finances (unless you’re an accountant of course!). See how QuickBooks helps small business owners around …

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Your first year in business: A survival guide

Starting a small business can be extremely rewarding – research from the Federation for Small Businesses finds that satisfaction levels of owners/managers/employees in small firms are much higher than those …

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