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April 2019 is approaching - Have you used your levy funds?
Apprenticeship levy payers will see funds start to expire in April 2019, this article provides some ...
joanna mills Published: 13/02/19
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Meeting the challenges of growth
As your business grows, different problems and opportunities demand different solutions.
Kristina Angelova Published: 5/02/19
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Strategic planning for growth
Creating a strategic plan is a key component of planning for growth. It will help prepare a realisti...
Kristina Angelova Published: 5/02/19
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Ready For Growth
Is your business ready to scale?
Is scaling-up the right strategy for you? Understanding how your business is currently performing is...
Kristina Angelova Published: 5/02/19
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An Introduction to Cyber Essentials Certification
Whats the purpose and benefits to Cyber Essentials, the government-backed cyber security certificati...
Tim Burghes Published: 28/01/19
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SMEs & Apprenticeships: Recruiting a Balanced Approach
Navigating apprenticeships from an SME perspective in Swindon & Wiltshire.
christopher parsons Published: 24/01/19
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Business Continuity Advice & Guidance
The Civil Contingencies Act 2004 states that local authorities must provide advice and guidance to l...
Tim Burghes Published: 18/01/19
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Accelerating the UK
Beauhurst has published an excellent report – Accelerating the UK – all about business accelerators;...
Julian Head Published: 18/01/19
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Young Entrepreneurs Swindon Network Launch - The Purpose of Networks
Thursday 31 January sees the launch of the Young Entrepreneurs Swindon Network but what is the purpo...
Tim Burghes Published: 17/01/19
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4 plug-ins every WordPress site should have
WordPress, loved by the internet (powering over 30%of the internet) but it can be improved, and freq...
Andy Poulton Published: 14/01/19
Hydrogen energy - detailed information freely available
Hydrogen technology information dossiers can help businesses make investment decisions about how the...
Julian Head Published: 7/01/19
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Staff
Has staff retention been a problem in January?
How to keep staff following the festive period.
Tim Burghes Published: 21/12/18
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Marketing: Profiling a Target Audience
Do you know who your customers are and their needs?
Tim Burghes Published: 13/12/18
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Top 10 mistakes employers make when paying the National Minimum Wage
Avoid making mistakes with this list of the most common reasons that cause underpayment.
Tim Burghes Published: 12/12/18
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Spotting early signs of insolvency and ways to resolve it
Recognising the early signs of insolvency and seeking advice to turn things around.
Tim Burghes Published: 6/12/18
The best Christmas activities for businesses
Although it may seem an age away, Christmas is fast approaching, and we are certainly well into the ...
Danielle Mottram Published: 4/12/18
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If consumer demand for food & drink products is high, why is investment in NPD waning?
How can new food and drink product ideas bet into manufacture quickly without having to directly inv...
John Taylerson Published: 28/11/18
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University Level Learning in Wiltshire – An Evolution
The latest insight into the evolving Higher Education landscape across Swindon and Wiltshire and wha...
christopher parsons Published: 28/11/18
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E-commerce for UK small businesses selling online to the USA
A guide to e-commerce with the United States of America.
Tim Burghes Published: 19/11/18
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Partnership pack: preparing for changes at the UK border after a ‘no deal’ EU exit
This partnership pack is designed to help you support businesses preparing for day one if we leave t...
Tim Burghes Published: 15/11/18

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