Negotiating with suppliers: Be aggressive or pay the price
Lee Biggins was on a steep learning curve when it came to negotiating with suppliers for his early-stage business. Here, he discusses how he learned to get the best deal.
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Lee Biggins was on a steep learning curve when it came to negotiating with suppliers for his early-stage business. Here, he discusses how he learned to get the best deal.
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Investing in a franchise
David McGuire discusses the legal implications of franchising and what small businesses should consider.
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Lee Biggins was on a steep learning curve when it came to negotiating with suppliers for his early-stage business. Here, he discusses how he learned to get the best deal.
Investing in a franchise
David McGuire discusses the legal implications of franchising and what small businesses should consider.
Finding and selling to customers
Gareth Bull speaks to two company owners on the importance of the service your customers and potential customers experience when browsing your website.
Finding and selling to customers
Here, we look at why issues of trust mean that businesses need to become more customer-focused than ever.
Advice
Ed Reeves, founder of Moneypenny, shares his thoughts on the key decisions that resulted in a step-change at his company.
Government Grants
Chiara Stone, founder of jewellery company Hoobynoo World, talks about a cash injection she received from SUCCESS, a grant provider backed by the government's Regional Growth Fund.
Finding and selling to customers
David Grimes discusses the things to consider when taking the plunge into the huge marketplace of Amazon.
Advice
Chad Deatherage talks to two company owners about their entrepreneurial e-commerce experiences.
Business management
Here, we look at four business types – where do you fit in?
Employing & managing staff
Kevin Buller talks to six promising companies about how they go about building and maintaining a strong team in their business.
Getting Online
Abby Hardoon discusses the factors that should be considered when selecting the right domain name for your business.
News
SMEs are in favour of the Conservatives' overall majority, supporting the party's pledge to cut red tape and review business rates.
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
Partner content
Hospitality businesses have faced a number of challenges in the last couple of years. Find out what funding and support is available.
Employing & managing staff
In Aviva’s latest SME research*, 57 per cent of employers surveyed agreed that nowadays employees expect benefits to protect against loss of income or earnings. What do you offer your people?
Partner content
Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade