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How To Market Your Small Business On A Shoestring Budget

Running a business can be a very time consuming project, as well as a money pit. For many small businesses, either starting out or established, juggling the finances can be a bit of a burden. Those on a smaller budget struggle the most, and a great place to start shaving spend off of your budget is to look into cost effective methods of marketing that don’t involve throwing all your cash into it. Here we take a more detailed look at some of the ways you can get the word out about your company without eating away at your profits. Read more ›

The Subtle Art Of Office Cost Cutting

As any business can tell you, every penny counts when running a successful company. You have to be careful about where your funds go, how regularly they get used and whether or not certain products or services are a necessity. It takes a little knowhow and strategic planning to keep the ball rolling at an even pace, giving you more time and money to invest back into the things that make you a profit. Here we take a look at some of the things you should assess when cutting costs in the office, as well as a few handy hints and tips. Read more ›

How Do Small Independent Businesses Become Bulletproof?

Small businesses exist the world over, across all kinds of industries Some perform better than others, tending to have a strong presence in their local community, plus some specialist stores thrive more than other businesses in the county. They make it look so easy and effortless, but there is a lot of trickery and logistics going on behind the scenes to ensure they have a steady stream of clientele while managing the marketing and figuring out finances. So what exactly does it take to make it big with a little company? Here we take a look at some of the things that make small businesses untouchable. Read more ›

Top Tips To A Successful Online Business

Online business has really taken over the world of retail in a bigger way than anyone expected, and has become much more accessible to the masses. The competition for online business has also grown rapidly and it has become more important to strategise your marketing wisely, as well as tracking your interest through analytics datum. We here at DLR have created a new infographic demonstrating the things that impact your online shop or trade such as the impact of customer reviews and advice on design. Did you know that a staggering 68% of online businesses don’t even provide an email address to contact them on? Have a look below to see what else you can find out. Read more ›

14 Steps To A Successful Online Business

Running a successful business in this day and age means setting up and maintaining a successful website. Having an online presence has become vital over the last few years, and keeping on top of your game means staying on top of what’s current. By setting up and running your own business, you are opening your business up to a wider audience especially since 61% of global internet users search for products and services online. Have a look at the following steps to see how you can run a successful online business. Read more ›

Vend – Point Of Sale Software

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Guide To Setting Up Your Business

As small business accountants, we can offer you advice on setting up a business. Whether you plan on being self employed or intend on building a growing company, there are certain factors you have to consider and specific rules and guidelines you need to follow. You need to work out what kind of company you’re going to be, whether you’ll be a physical business or an online one, and if you’re going to rent or buy. Not only that, but you can also find out what industries are the most successful to go into, and see if your business falls under any of these categories by having a look at our infographic.

Claim Your £2,000 NI Allowance

The new employment allowance (EA) could cut your NI bill by £2,000. HMRC recently published its guide on how and when you can claim it. What’s the full story? Read more ›

A Good Budget For Companies?

The Chancellor crammed a lot into Budget 2014, including one or two pleasant surprises. What are the key changes for you and your company?

What’s New With Pensions?

What is changing?

Pensioners are being given more freedom with their retirement savings, with all restrictions on access to pension pots removed from April next year.