Sollertia named HAE’s Service Provider of the Year 2015
The team here at Sollertia is proud to announce that we received the coveted Service Provider of the Year prize from the Hire Awards of Excellence (HAE) on Saturday night. In a glitzy event held at 8...
View ArticleReasons why a profitable business may fail
According to statistics, up to two-thirds of new companies will fail during the first 12 months of trading. This statistic may be even worse in some areas of the UK. Running an enterprise is always...
View ArticleHow to prepare for Small Business Saturday 2015
Small Business Saturday will be taking place for the third consecutive year on 5th December, 2015. More than 16 million people supported local enterprises in 2014 and organisers are expecting even more...
View ArticleAre you compliant with the new VAT rules?
Companies that sell digital services and products to European countries are facing new rules for VAT from 1st January 2015. The VAT rules in the country of the buyer apply to all goods sold, which...
View ArticleWays that poor cash flow impacts on a business
Cash flow issues can have a negative effect on a company, even if the profits are reasonably healthy. Your firm may be affected in ways other than financial, which can be just as devastating. If you...
View ArticleWhy do you need a business plan?
One of the most common mistakes made by a first time business owner is not planning ahead. To be successful, you need to know what your goals are, both long term and for the immediate future. You also...
View ArticleReasons why your event hire business may fail
According to reports published by the Small Business Administration, around a third of all companies survive for at least 10 years, while half of new enterprises can expect to last five years or more....
View ArticleHow a rental business can improve cash flow
Successfully managing the cash flow of your rental business requires the balancing of money coming into your company and the money being paid out, sounds simple, but we understand that in reality this...
View ArticleThree tips for better business records
Every business has a requirement to keep accurate and timely records. Failure to maintain these will not only result in penalty charges from HMRC, but could also result in the company losing money and...
View ArticleHow to make sure your transport hire business stands out from the crowd
As the transport hire sector is extremely competitive, you need to make sure your business stands out among all the others, gaining attention from prospective clients. Take some time to decide what...
View ArticleSix strategies to help your business grow: Forming partnerships
There are few SME owners who don’t harbour ambitions of taking the next step and becoming one of the big boys in their sector, but how should they go about turning that aspiration into a reality? In...
View ArticleSix strategies to help your business grow: Promotion and advertising
As a business owner, it won’t come as a newsflash that spreading the word about your company is fundamental to growth, but how carefully do you select your avenues here? The next instalment in our...
View ArticleReasons to measure business performance
Monitoring business performance is crucial for all companies to prevent any issues or problems occurring in the future. During prosperous periods, it may be easy to let business performance measurement...
View ArticleWhat will staying in the EU mean to UK businesses?
On 23rd June 2016, the residents of the UK will be voting whether or not the country should remain within the EU, or leave. The results of the referendum may have a huge impact on the country and its...
View ArticleWhat will leaving the EU mean to UK businesses?
During recent months, economic uncertainty has been increasing as the nation considers whether to vote to remain in the European Union, or to leave. The outcome of the referendum on 23rd June, 2016...
View ArticleHow to avoid the most common business errors
Most business owners will readily admit that the first year of trading for a company is often the hardest. However, although a new company will face tough challenges and make mistakes, there are some...
View ArticleWhy should I outsource when I can do it all myself?
There are plenty of business owners who believe that outsourcing is just an extra expense, and that they can run the entire operation without any assistance, and maybe they can. However, if a business...
View ArticleWhy do so many businesses fail in their first five years?
Starting a new business is an exciting period in your life, not least because you are motivated to work for yourself, enjoying the many benefits it can bring. You will no doubt have had a product or...
View ArticlePresident Trump – What will it mean to UK small businesses?
The US Presidential election was of huge interest to the UK business community, especially as the United States is often viewed as a leader of trends in the UK and other countries across the world. As...
View ArticleRamp up your networking
Although the New Year can be a slow sales period, it can be the ideal time to build up your networking relationships. There are three main types of networking: same-sector, entrepreneur and online. A...
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