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When you think of online shopping and mcommerce, you think of fresh-faced millennials tapping away on their shiny touchscreen devices, taking advantage of the latest technology and spreading their gospel opinions. You don’t necessarily prioritise the opinion of humble over-55’s sitting at home with a nice cup of tea, blissfully unaware that their world is being taken over by ecommerce. But business owner, it’s time to open your eyes to the value of the forgotten ‘grey pound’. Continue reading →

As you lay awake at night, unable to sleep, thinking about the never-ending to-do list you have become a slave to since starting up your own business, you may be tempted to indulge in the idea of recruitment. Establishing a new enterprise is often a one man (or woman) band type of situation but as the venture develops and brand grows, you’re going to need a few extra pairs of hands. This can be a time and cost-heavy process so it’s important to get your timing right. Continue reading →

Digital Economy Minister Ed Vaizey has announced a £1m government scheme to help SMEs protect themselves against cyber attack, while a new online hub is set to produce the cyber security experts of the future. Continue reading →

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is organising a series of policy events in the North of England to find out what Northern businesses need to grow and increase productivity, making the ‘Northern Powerhouse’ a reality. Continue reading →

George Osborne delivered his budget. As his last before the May general election, it gave him the chance to break the current political stalemate and gain more ground over the other political parties; but his hands were already tied by his pledge that there would be “no giveaways, no gimmicks.” Continue reading →