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Methods to try to increase your sales post COVID-19

Methods to try to increase your sales post COVID-19

For most businesses, increasing sales during this time will be very beneficial and may provide some much-needed cashflow relief. Both cross-selling and upselling can be useful methods for increasing your business’s sales. But there are also genuine benefits for your customers. They’ll appreciate being offered an item that either complements or adds value to their […]

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Sure-fire marketing plan in eight easy steps

Sure-fire marketing plan in eight easy steps

If you’re serious about getting the best value you can for your marketing budget, you’ll need to develop a marketing plan. Below we outline eight simple steps for making your marketing efforts more effective. 1. Know your customers Firstly, you need to identify your target market. You probably have an idea of who buys from […]

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Beyond COVID-19 – How to build value in your business

Beyond COVID-19 – How to build value in your business

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again – this has been an extremely difficult few months for all of us, but there is no better time to think seriously about your business. In this article, we have compiled a few tips to create value in your business. The key to building value in […]

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Tips for building an online distribution channel

Tips for building an online distribution channel

Online distribution frees you geographically. Where you might have been selling your product or service locally, opening an online distribution channel means you can sell it on a global scale, which is an effective way to grow your business and boost your brand. Many businesses have had to move their businesses online in recent months. […]

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Changing your business model

Changing your business model

Your current business model is the way your business earns money. A change in your business model can bring substantially more income – sometimes for less work and lower overhead costs. Technologies and markets change at an ever-increasing rate, opening new growth opportunities that may just require a shift in your thinking. Many business owners […]

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How to develop new products and services

How to develop new products and services

Markets are dynamic and constantly evolving so no business can afford to stand still. Many business owners have learned that in the last few months as COVID-19 spread around the world. No matter how excellent your products or services, they have a finite lifespan, so they must be developed, improved or replaced if you’re to […]

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Prepare a business plan for COVID-19 recovery (free template)

Prepare a business plan for COVID-19 recovery (free template)

You probably didn’t factor a global pandemic and national lockdown into your business plan! So now is definitely a good time to revisit your business plan for the next year. We know that writing a plan can feel like a big effort so we have created a template to make it easier. Please get in […]

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Calculating your break-even point

Calculating your break-even point

Is your business worth the risk? If you’re confident there’s a genuine demand for your potential product or service (and at the price you want), the next step is to work out how much you need to sell each month to make a profit. Will your business venture be worth it? It’s unlikely your business […]

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Pricing options for your business

Pricing options for your business

The prices you charge for your products or services can have a dramatic effect on sales and profits. Your pricing strategy also determines how customers view and respond to your product or service. Consider the different options when it comes to pricing, to make sure your strategy is effective. The main pricing options Since you’re […]

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Should you lease or buy assets?

Should you lease or buy assets?

Finding money for the essential assets you’ll need to run your business efficiently can be a challenge. You’ll need to decide whether leasing or buying is best for your business. Is borrowing money essential? Whether you need to purchase a vehicle, some computer equipment, or a bigger warehouse to expand your business or to operate […]

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