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Disruption

“Disruptors don’t have to discover something new; they just have to discover a practical use for new discoveries.” – Jay Samit

News

British Small Business Awards winners: Joe Warren of Powervault

At last year's British Small Business Awards, Powervault won the Disruptor of the Year gong for their electricity storage system. Managing director Joe Warren talks to SmallBusiness.co.uk about how the company has grown since they won the award.

Small Business Banking

How money management apps have disrupted retail banking

Here, we take a look at how money management apps are changing the face of retail banking.

Business Technology

Two-thirds of large companies face high levels of industry disruption

Companies are spending increasing amounts of money each year trying to drive disruption (rather than end up its victim) by identifying the next big market breakthrough.

Legal advice

Are law firms ready for disruption?

Research found that three quarters of law firms see a data breach or cyberattack as the biggest threat- effecting revenue loss and inaccessible or lost data, as well as a reputational impact.

Finding and selling to customers

Why technology won’t stop disrupting commerce

Here, Nick Thompson, managing director of DCSL Software, explains how commerce and technology are intrinsically linked.

Advice

Five rules for launching a disruptive business

Guy Myles from independent financial adviser Flying Colours outlines his five rules for building a brilliantly disruptive business.

Marketing

The early-stage marketing challenges of a disruptive online business

Andrew Needham discusses how the marketing strategies for his online meeting space booking platform developed with time.

Business Technology

Businesses look outside IT department for technology disruption

A third of UK non-IT business units are increasingly contracting with their own technology vendors, a new study reveals.

Business Ideas & Planning

Five ways to disrupt a stagnant industry

Here, Jonathan Russell of SaaS company Bizdaq presents a guide to help small business owners make the leap to becoming a disruptive business.

Business Technology

Why you should upgrade your tech now rather than later

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Investing in a franchise

Should I buy a franchise or go solo?

Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.

Partner content

16 ways to improve your business cash flow

Read here for 16 tried and tested tips and tricks to improve potential cash flow problems

Business management

How to create good cashflow habits

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