7 November, 2013 1 min read Identifying spoof or phishing emails Find out how to spot a spoof or phishing email that appears to come from Sage and what to do if you think you have been ...
6 November, 2013 1 min read Protect your brand, because it’s worth it Your brand sets you apart from your competitors, but have you thought about protecting it? Sage Business Expert Tracey B...
4 November, 2013 1 min read Business promotion basics Promoting your business is something that no entrepreneur can ignore. Here are some simple tips for marketing your busin...
24 September, 2013 3 min read Customer service and going the extra mile Sage Business Expert Craig Sharp explains how much of his success comes down to good customer service and going the extr...
30 August, 2013 1 min read Five online tools I can’t do without There are such a bewildering array of online tools that it can be difficult to know which are ones might be most useful ...
28 August, 2013 1 min read How to run your small business from anywhere in the world Find out how mobile technology has made it entirely possible to run efficient businesses in real-time, regardless of loc...
23 August, 2013 1 min read The benefits of being in the cloud for small businesses Find out how the cloud helps this small business's employees works from home and share important information with each o...
20 August, 2013 4 min read Getting a start-up loan from a bank When starting a new business, getting access to funds can be critically important. Find out how to apply for a bank loan...
19 August, 2013 4 min read Using the cloud in your business The 'cloud' and 'cloud computing' have been getting a lot of attention and many business owners are looking to the cloud...
15 August, 2013 5 min read Improve your cash flow part 2: Stock control Stock control is a vital issue that tends to be overlooked and feels like a juggling act. Too much can place a heav...
15 August, 2013 1 min read What is a working capital cycle? Sage Business Expert, Mark Barrett explains the Working Capital Cycle and what is means for small businesses who want to...
13 August, 2013 1 min read Improve your cash flow part 1: Managing VAT VAT can provide a helpful contribution to cash flow, reducing the need for external sources of working capital such as c...
25 July, 2013 2 min read Are you a flexible employer? If you are an employer, has one of your employees asked about flexible working? Here's what you need to know and what yo...
11 July, 2013 1 min read Marketing for new businesses on a shoestring When starting a new business, marketing it well is one of the most important things you can do to grow your business. Fi...
9 July, 2013 3 min read Starting a business with no capital Thinking of starting a business during without having much capital to support you is very ambitious and risky. Find out ...
4 July, 2013 4 min read The pros and cons of employing a member of your family More than half of small trade business owners (51%) rely on a spouse to help run their business, but what are the pros a...
20 June, 2013 3 min read Hiring your first employee The last year for me has been all about investing in the business. I've moved out of the home environment to premis...
17 June, 2013 1 min read Employing people: The legal implications Employing people can be a big step for business owners. Here are the also legal aspects that you need to know about befo...
31 May, 2013 4 min read 5 tips for dealing with suppliers when you’re starting up Running a business is challenging. Taking the time to carefully select your suppliers will help you run things just that...
22 May, 2013 1 min read Dealing with suppliers and cutting costs Mark Barrett gives some tips on where and how you might be able to save some money for your business and improve your ca...
13 May, 2013 1 min read Assessing your costs and drawing up budgets 11 questions you should ask when setting a budget for your new business. Great advice from Sage Business Expert and acco...
15 April, 2013 1 min read Pros and cons of the cloud for small businesses With the increase in "cloud-based" services, we discuss the pros and cons for small businesses and what to consider when...
28 February, 2013 3 min read Why would you want to sacrifice some of your salary? In the current economic climate, the mere mention of a reduction in salary would give cause for concern. Get the guidanc...
25 February, 2013 1 min read How to form partnerships with other small businesses Mark Barrett, offers his advice on how, in a tough economy, teaming up with another small business might be your best so...