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Money is a sensitive topic for many people, and it can be difficult to talk about, especially if you're struggling financially. However, it's important to remember that you're not alone and that there are resources and help available. We have lots of advice available for both individuals and businesses on saving money and taking charge of your financial situation. This includes setting budgets, planning to avoid unnecessary costs, managing margins in your business, and broaching the topic of pay rises with employees.
Innovation Without Cost Creep
How to refresh your design style, protect profits and cultivate sustainable growth. How do you innovate in your flower business? I’ve heard veteran designers say countless times: what’s old is new again. But how do you reinvent or reimagine your work to maintain your creativity and stay current? What keeps you excited about what you do? It may sound like a big question to ask—how do you stay relevant? But innovation and adaptation are essential to long-term business success.
Florists' Review
2 days ago4 min read
Five Hidden Expenses That Are Quietly Eating Your Profits
As florists prepare for the autumn and winter seasons, understanding where profits are quietly slipping away may be one of the smartest investments they make. When florists think about profitability, rising flower prices are usually the first concern. While wholesale costs certainly impact the bottom line, they’re often not the biggest reason profits disappear. In many shops, it’s the smaller, less obvious expenses that quietly chip away at margins day after day. The good new
Florists' Review
Aug 193 min read
A Business Owners’ Guide to Taking Card Payments
Are you thinking about accepting card payments? If so, we’re right behind you – we’re convinced it’s one of the best things you could ever d o to help your business grow, attract more custom and improve your cashflow. Getting your business ready to accept card payments is a breeze nowadays, but there are still a few things it’s good to know in advance. Let’s take a look at some of the main points. Various ways to get paid One of the most important things to consider is how y
Federation of Small Businesses
Aug 144 min read
Five Tips to Build Financial Resilience in your Business
Great advice from Aldermore Bank on how to ride out the current financial storm and set your business up for a more secure future.
Aldermore Bank
Aug 143 min read
The Small Business Owner’s Guide to Companies House
Companies House, the official register for UK companies, is an essential resource for smaller business owners. It provides public access to personal, specific company, and financial information of registered companies, and is a valuable tool for those looking to assess the credibility of potential business partners, suppliers, and customers. However, many small business owners aren't familiar with the responsibilities and services provided by Companies House. That's why we've
British Business Bank
Aug 66 min read
Small Business Insurance: What to Look for in a Policy
In this article, we look at the variety of business insurance cover you should consider as a florist business owner.
Small Business
Jul 284 min read
Asset Finance Explained for Small Business Owners
A small business guide to asset finance: what it is, how it works, the main types including hire purchase and leasing, the benefits, and how to apply. Most businesses need physical assets to operate and grow: vehicles, machinery, manufacturing plant, IT systems, specialist tools or equipment. The problem is that these things are expensive, and paying the full cost upfront can tie up a large amount of cash that a small business would rather keep for day-to-day operations. Asse
Federation of Small Businesses
Jul 278 min read
How to Protect Your Business Against Six Common Scams
As cybercrime continues to rise, businesses of all sizes are increasingly vulnerable to scams. From phishing to identity theft, discover how you can protect your small business against scams and fraud with our top tips. The number of scams designed to trick consumers into handing over their personal details and cash-in on current financial uncertainties has also been on the rise. Pension scams, travel scams, and fake charities are all among the methods fraudsters have been us
Federation of Small Businesses
Jul 176 min read
Coping with Financial Stress
Health Assured offer practical advice and tips to cope with financial-related stress and anxiety.
Health Assured
Jul 133 min read
Ethical Banking for Small Businesses
Learn how ethical banking can benefit your small business. Discover responsible banking options, key considerations, and how to switch to an ethical bank. Where you choose to bank can have a bigger impact than you might think. Ethical banking ensures that your business finances align with your values, supporting sustainability, social responsibility, and transparency. For small businesses, ethical banking is about more than just avoiding harmful investments - it’s about activ
Federation of Small Businesses
Jul 96 min read
Eight Ways to Improve your Business Credit Score
Looking to improve your business credit score? Here are eight ways you can keep on top of your score and put yourself in the best position possible for business funding applications. Your business credit score is a measurement used to represent the status of your business’ financial health. Having a good business credit score will signify financial stability and creditworthiness to existing and potential customers, partners, suppliers and lenders. This means that whether you’
Federation of Small Businesses
Jul 36 min read
A Florist’s Guide to Business Grants in England, Wales, Scotland & Northern Ireland
I don’t know about you, but running a business with deliveries, talking to brides, updating the website, keeping on top of what is happening on socials, email marketing, bookkeeping and accounts, and managing the team, all while keeping myself (relatively) healthy and sane, is almost impossible and definitely more than a full-time job. Wine helps. Research on government grants was so far down my list, I couldn't even see it. So, when I started thinking about this month’s blog
Strelitzia
Jun 183 min read
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