A beginner’s guide to open source software
A beginner’s guide to open source software for small business owners. Find out what it is, discover popular examples and how it can help power your business. more»
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The business hacks that are helping these small businesses
All good SME owners are always looking for ways to improve, so we reached out to the business community to hear some of the hacks that have helped them. Here are some of the best. more»
Lloyds announces bank feed agreement with accounting platform QuickBooks
It is hoped the bank feed agreement will save time for small business owners and accountants, reducing data entry errors by automatically transferring financial information. more»
Playground entrepreneurs go from selling penny sweets to securing £1m investment
Owen Hunnam and Charlie de Rusett first went into business together aged 11, selling sweets to fellow pupils at their school. Now both 30 years-old, the duo have co-founded online management platform Idea Drop. more»
Unlicensed software continues to cost small business owners
Copyright infringement from using unlicensed software cost small UK business owners over £900,000 in 2016, with usage ahead of the national average. more»
Three top affiliate tracking software options for online business owners
Affiliate programs let you instantly develop a sales army that can improve your business exposure and revenue. This is perhaps why big, global brands like Amazon have made it an essential part of advertising and marketing strategies. more»
DueCourse: Cloud-based invoice finance to support small business growth
DueCourse marks a breaks from traditional forms of invoice finance, using a cloud-based software platform to provide cash advances to small business owners through a confidential and flexible finance model. more»
How small firms can create an effective cyber security response
With data breaches or other incidents affecting more than just information or technology infrastructure, and impacting on the ability for a company to operate, small business owners must make sure they are prepared. more»
How to get on the ladder and become a property developer
Writing for Business Advice, Yaakov Smith, of property software specialists Logican Solutions, considers the essential starting points for anyone looking to get a foot onto the ladder and become a property developer. more»
SaaS metrics: What does it mean for your small business?
Here, Bernard Crumlish, finance manager of webexpenses, reviews the challenges of using the subscription based software licensing model, software-as-a-service (SaaS), for entrepreneurs looking to implement the model into their startup. more»
