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Small Businesses in Norfolk and Suffolk are rightly concerned by the impact of the Coronavirus – what should you do?

Ian Bird Business Adviser with Enterprise Agency Nwes looks at the problems faced and what to do.

All my training says “plan, plan, plan”, so when things get rough I do just that, I have a plan A and a plan B sometimes a plan C and D too. In these unprecedented times I believe a plan will help most businesses with the extraordinary situation we now find ourselves in, it can’t hurt that’s for sure. We will need lots of other support, both financial and advice, but the government are listening and responding to business needs.

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18th May 2018

How self-employment is changing and the statistics you need to know

Taxi drivers top the league table and men outweigh woman by 1.6 million. Nwes Business Consultant Richard Voisey takes a look at the changing statistics of self-employment.

23rd March 2018

Where will the finance come from?

Norwich City FC recently announced a £3.5m bond scheme to fund new academy facilities in hopes of producing more home-grown talent. Nwes Business Consultant Richard Voisey looks at a range of other finance options for start-ups and business growth.

12th March 2018

Staying ahead of the game in retail

Retail is arguably one of the most competitive markets to work in, and with a number of high street stores making the headlines in recent months due to financial pressures, we've put together 10 tips to survive and prosper in retail.

5th March 2018

How effective is your brand?

Your brand is derived from who you are, who you want to be and who people perceive you to be. Nwes Business Consultant Richard Voisey discusses what you need know and his top tips for creating a brand.

2nd March 2018

Is Facebook still good for businesses?

With recent changes to Facebook and other platforms biting at its heels, simply having 2 billion monthly active users might not be enough to consider Facebook good for business.

22nd February 2018

6 Tips on How to Network

Networking is a key skill for any business, whether you're just starting up or looking to grow. Networking can help you gain clients, collaborators, suppliers and interest in your business. It's also an experience sharing opportunity, where you can learn from other like minded entrepreneurs. So, to ensure you get the most out of any networking event, here are six important tips to remember.

15th February 2018

Taking a Walk in Your Shoes – 1st Steps to Start-Up

Rouen House Centre Coordinator Katie Howard, explores what it takes to set-up a business and finds out first hand how one of Nwes' most popular start-up workshops can help.

2nd February 2018

We All Have a Story To Tell – National Storytelling Week

Storytelling is a wonderful medium, with the power to enrich so many across generations simply with a little imagination and the willingness to listen. This National Storytelling Week Nwes are looking at how storytelling affects our lives and our businesses.

22nd December 2017

Guest Blog: Wellbeing for business

Do you feel tired at work more often than you should? Do you rely on too many strong coffees to sustain you throughout your working day? Kate Piegon-Owen (BA Hons), Founder, Childways Ltd, guest blogs for Nwes to discuss how to improve your wellbeing for business.

27th November 2017

Success at The Business Show November 2017

The UK's largest Business Exhibition was held in November this year and the Nwes team were of course in attendance. The 38th Business Show was held in Olympia, London and was an exciting year for Nwes with the launch of the UK’s only online business resource platform, Start&Grow – a project we’re pleased to say is fulfilled by the Nwes team.

9th November 2017

Marketing on a Low Budget | The 4 step guide

So you have your businesses and it’s going well but you think you’re ready for the next step. You think you need to improve your marketing strategy, but how can you compete with a limited budget? In this post Daniel Hughes, our Digital Marketing Administrator, gives you four ways to do just that.

22nd August 2017

Management Tips For Entrepreneurs

If you want to grow your business you have to learn to manage. No matter how effective and driven you are, if you want your business to grow you have to learn to manage people effectively. In a guest blog, Acuity Training explain why entrepreneurs often find people management especially challenging, and offer some tips about how to address this.

26th June 2017

Be the Captain of your own ship

Your vision of finding freedom by becoming your own boss is formed. This is it – you have made the decision and you are about to set sail. But how do you pull up the anchor with confidence, turn your vision into practice, and hit the vast open waters of self-employment?

15th June 2017

‘I Do’ Networking – the power of the many

'I Do' Networking - a new networking event for start-ups and existing businesses in the wedding industry - took place in Norwich.

5th June 2017

MastaPlasta celebrates Queen’s Award for Enterprise

Many of the best ideas are accidental, but in the case of award-winning company MastaPlasta, a pure accident really did launch an international success story. And, with the help of London Small Business Centre, MastaPlasta has grown from hard-up start-up to being one of only five winners of a double Queen’s Award for Enterprise - in just seven years.

8th May 2017

One small step, or a giant leap?

One small step, or a giant leap? Nwes Business Advisor, Stephen Davies ponders the concept of entrepreneurship.

27th February 2017

Redundancy? Business advice: Get your ducks in a row

Turning redundancy into a business start-up opportunity.

6th February 2017

Riding the wave: Networking and start-ups

What makes a successful networking event? Whatever it is, Norwich’s Start Up and Grow Network has it.

3rd February 2017

The power to make a difference

Nwes Business Advisor, Harry Harris discusses the difference small businesses can make to society.

17th January 2017

New Year, Bright Idea?

Nwes event 'New Year, Bright Idea' welcomed budding entrepreneurs on 16 January. Despite being a chilly, January evening, over 25 people turned out to discover how they could turn their business dream into reality.

3rd January 2017

When is an entrepreneur, not an entrepreneur?

When is an entrepreneur, not an entrepreneur? Nwes Business Advisor, Harry Harris ponders the question.

6th October 2016

6 tips for start-ups: brand identity and websites

Deuce Studio discuss why brand identity is one of the most important things to get right when you first start your business. It’s not just what you look like, it’s how your perceived by your audience.

3rd September 2016

Accounting 101: Common Taxes for Small Businesses

As the owner of a small or medium business, you will encounter various types of tax that will need to be paid to HM Revenue & Customs. These can vary depending upon whether you are an unincorporated business, such as a Sole Trader or Partnership, or an incorporated business such as a Limited Company. It is useful to have an understanding of these taxes both in terms of whether they apply to you and how much they might cost you.

1st September 2016

What is a business plan worth?

We’ve all dreamed about being the next Richard Branson, relaxing in the sun on Necker Island, but what’s the reality for most new business ideas? Nwes Business Advisor, Ian Bird, shares his expertise.

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