This factsheet explains the benefits of carrying out a SWOT analysis and provides an overview of the analysis process. It lists a series of useful que...
Developing a marketing plan is one of the most effective ways for a small business to survive and thrive, especially in increasingly competitive times...
Negotiation is the nitty-gritty of the actual transaction between customer and business. Yet strangely enough, it’s something that most sales people a...
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This factsheet explains the importance of having a marketing strategy, and how to use it properly to maximise the success of a business. It also inclu...
Sales forecasting is a crucial part of setting up and running a business and is essential for ongoing business planning. Forecasting the future is alw...
Setting the right price for a new product or service can be one of the hardest tasks faced by small business owners. Costing a product or service is r...
This guide will help you select an export market-entry method that is suitable for your business. It explains the difference between direct and indire...
When dealing with your accountant or bank the language used can sometimes sound unfamiliar, even to the most experienced business person. The followi...
Are you running a business in Swindon or Wiltshire and need help to grow?
With an SME growth grant of between £2,000 and £10,000 you can kick start y...
There is a right way and a wrong way when it comes to packing your personal items. We have listed various packing materials along with the correct way...
With the dawn of new technology, you would expect to have more time on your hands but in reality many people are reporting feeling "time-starved". How...
The Swindon & Wiltshire Growth Hub is overseen by a Governance Group made up from public sector representatives, business support organisations and m...
There are five main types of tax that are relevant to firms: income tax, corporation tax, National Insurance (NI), Value Added Tax (VAT) and Capital G...
This guide describes the tax self-assessment process, who it applies to, and how to register for self-assessment. It also briefly explains the process...
This guide explains the services offered by accountants, what to look for when choosing an accountant and how to find and appoint one. It provides inf...
The UK Government, and the devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, have a strategy to stimulate business research and develo...
Any business that supplies or sells packaged products must ensure that the packaging complies with product packaging regulations. These cover issues s...
The Swindon & Wiltshire LEP (SWLEP) is a member of the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen initiative and believes it can make a significant contribution national...
Thinking of relocating your business to the Swindon area?
The Swindon Investment Guide contains information on recent economic successes, current pro...
This site offers a comprehensive guide to Wiltshire including accommodation, what's on and visitor attractions. Particularly useful for food and drin...
The Swindon & Wiltshire LEP (SWLEP) is a member of the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen initiative and believes it can make a significant contribution national...
