As much as the public might hope for a cap on energy prices, it doesn’t look like we’ll be getting one any day soon. Every year, you can expect energy prices to rise far above inflation, and so we’re left with no choice: we must moderate our energy usage to save money…somehow. Over the next decade, it’s predicted that energy prices will continue to rise by as much as 26%; if that wasn’t bad enough, many experts believe that figure is a gross understatement. Businesses are on high-alert... Read more >

Does your hairdressing business need a little boost? No salon is perfect and there’s always scope for improvement. It’s easy to integrate new sales tactics, and it doesn’t have to cost you money either. Become your area’s favorite boutique with the following business tips: Get In The Social Media Game Probably the most glaringly obvious option for growing your business: snap up some new clients. Focus on how you’re advertising your company to the rest of the world. If you’re not on social... Read more >

Being self-employed is a dream for many people. The capacity to make decisions on everything from expenditure to working hours, not to mention relieving the pressure of following orders from management make it palatable; but being your own boss comes with additional pressure, much of it financial. Keeping an eye on the balance sheets is even more important when working for yourself. Starting out If you’re about to become self-employed for the first time, there are a number of things you will need... Read more >

Cloud computing is the latest tech talking point, but how could it help your business today, asks Fasthosts’ Claire Lewis For a number of years now there has been talk, deliberation and confusion over the term ‘Cloud Computing’. The concept is most often associated in relation to making business IT more dynamic, but what exactly does ‘Cloud Computing’ mean in real terms? One definition is “the use of a remote network of servers that are hosted on the internet as opposed to using a localised... Read more >

Nick Ogden talks about the future of payments and what this means for businesses. On the surface, it is unsurprising to see figures confirming e-commerce businesses are continuing to grow, with recent research from IMRG showing that, in the UK alone, profits from e-commerce reached a staggering €78.6 million in 2011. This figure which had risen from €68.5 million in 2010 goes to show that even within a tough economic climate, e-commerce, and businesses who utilise this payment channel, are seeing... Read more >

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