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How to prepare for returning to the office
At the time of writing, the vaccine rollout appears to tentatively be going well. As a result, it looks like businesses will be able to...
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Mar 1, 20212 min read


Why you should still be thinking about events in your marketing strategy
Events marketing specialists have had one of the harshest adjustments during the pandemic, with all planned events cancelled and the...
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Feb 25, 20212 min read


How to build a business in uncertain times
2020 was a rough year for business to say the least. Those that have made it through are now looking ahead to 2021 which, despite a slow...
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Feb 18, 20212 min read


5 fundamentals when creating a business strategy
Establish your Mission, Vision and Values These three things are what will inform everything you do with your business going forward....
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Feb 18, 20213 min read


AI and HR and its potential pitfalls
As with all sectors, technology and the digital are changing the way HR processes are enacted. Managing employee records, communicating...
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Feb 11, 20213 min read


Key marketing trends to look out for in 2021
As we come to the end of the uncertainty-rife 2020 and with the vaccine rollout already occurring, businesses will be looking to get a...
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Jan 20, 20213 min read


January Blues - How to keep staff motivated and happy when working at home
Even as the vaccine rollout begins, it’s likely that remote working will remain a part of our lives for the coming months and will likely...
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Jan 7, 20213 min read


Managing change: What to consider
We talk a lot about what to change on this blog, whether that be something smaller like which social media network to focus your...
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Dec 29, 20203 min read


The benefits of training your team - External workshop providers
As a business owner, and especially an SME owner, it’s often advantageous to try to upskill and train your existing staff rather than...
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Dec 17, 20202 min read


Does creating content really help you get new business
With businesses under stress in this crisis, making the most of your marketing resources is of the utmost importance. But with so many...
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Dec 7, 20202 min read


The benefits of outsourcing in a post-lockdown landscape
COVID-19 has changed the way we do business in innumerable ways: remote working, furlough schemes, massive disruption to supply chains...
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Nov 30, 20203 min read


Interview with minc’s Chief People Officer Laura Harris
Q1. 2020 has been difficult for many people, both personally and from a business perspective. How have you found the past 4/5 months? ...
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Nov 26, 20204 min read


Is now the right time to start a business?
The business world is dealing with a lot right now. The pandemic continues to cause havoc with the economy and uncertainty is rife across...
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Oct 29, 20202 min read


Busy business - Is it good to be 'busy' and are you working efficiently?
Peruse any business or entrepreneurial themed social media channel from Twitter to YouTube and you will find some variation on the ‘I get...
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Oct 14, 20202 min read


Self-development in the workplace: great ways to improve yourself while working
Most people learn best by doing but expanding your skill set can be difficult if you’ve got a lot on your plate already. It’s always...
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Oct 7, 20202 min read


The power of the blog - Why should your business be writing articles in 2020?
Having a blog on your business’ website is near essential in 2020, especially with everyone spending so much more time online due to the...
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Sep 23, 20202 min read


Outsourcing your project management
When developing and managing a project within your business, it can be difficult to know if you’re making the correct decisions. The...
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Sep 9, 20202 min read


Mental health at work - What should employers be doing better
2020 has been a difficult time for everyone, but the general trauma of living through an economy upending, life-changing pandemic has...
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Sep 2, 20202 min read


The impact of COVID-19 with minc CEO Neil Franklin
Q1. 2020 has obviously been difficult for many people, both personally and from a business perspective. How have you found the past 4/5...
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Aug 12, 20204 min read


Furlough coming to an end - what options does your business have?
The furlough scheme is currently in the process of being phased out as the economy reopens in the wake of the COVID-19 induced lockdown....
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Jul 29, 20203 min read
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