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Staying up to date with current business tax and energy relief schemes can help make your decision to switch to commercial solar even easier! Check out the first of our helpful info posts: #tax #businesstax #taxrelief #energyrelief #energyscheme #incentive #business #smallbusiness #commercial #commercialenergy

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Do you want to know how to make sense of your energy use and save energy costs across areas of your business and home? SEAI is hosting an SME Business Briefing on Tuesday the 15th of October at 10 a.m. to help you understand solar PV for your business, what is Smart energy, the benefit of completing an Energy Audit, and an overview of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive. Click the link to register now: https://bit.ly/3U7yzWR

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You own a renewables, Eco 4 or another trade based business and need leads 🤝 You want to generate your own leads, but you don’t trust/can’t afford the help of a marketing agency? 💷 You don’t really need a ‘done for you’ managed service, you have the time to do it yourself or have in house resource to manage it and just need the know how from someone with bags of experience 🤓 Coming soon: Trade Marketing Mastery 🔨 A paid Skool community 🏫 Includes weekly workshops/masterclasses on zoom (recorded) on exactly how to generate work using social media (organic and paid ads) We will teach you how to use canva for ad graphics/social posts, how to create compelling offers, how to build an ad campaign, nurture leads, manage leads and sales, how to set up/optimise a Google my business profile, how to drive enquiries organically on social media and MUCH more 🤝 were really giving it all away to teach you how to scale your trade business at pace! We will also be facilitating special guest masterclasses from other trades business owners in your sector to share their lived experience and knowledge You can also of course ask questions daily (to our marketing execs or your peer trade business owners) on things you need immediate help/advice on Our introductory price 💷 represents insane value, £115 per month (no zero missing 😜) less than £30 per week and you buy knowledge that’s helped some of our existing clients scale to 6 figure months… In the LIKELY event of a future price hike, if you’ve arrived on our introductory price offer, your price won’t change at all, it’s fixed for life 💪 unless you leave and rejoin of course… Why listen to us: we’ve been in lead gen for 5 years, we’re one of the leading lead gen agencies in the U.K. for renewables/eco 4 and have supported practically every trade in the modern market If your an owner/sales manager/marketing manager and want to join to learn from people who have been there and done that, do so now while the price represents insane value, we’re fairly certain it won’t be at this price for very long.. To prove we know how to create a compelling offer, here is ours: 100% money back guarantee(first 2 weeks) no strings attached. Simply comment below or DM myself or Barry Jolly with your email address to join our waiting list. Just putting the finishing touches on things and you will emailed in the next week or so with a sign up link to get going and join us 🤝 *Any Eco 4 business owner/team member who wants to join must be based in England or Wales

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Learn how to run Facebook ads to generate leads for your trades based business 👇👇 As well asking other trades business owners/digital marketing experts vital questions that will help drive your business forward to that next level of revenue 🚀 Join our waiting list today, simply drop us a comment/DM with your email address 📧

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One of the current business hot topics is sustainability, and in conversations I've heard at Catena Network events, all businesses want to be as sustainably aware as they can, but for SMEs, it's difficult to know where or how to start. So following on from our recent Sustainability Sector Spotlight event, chaired by Tim Munton, his colleagues at Zellar have taken the opportunity to outline via our Catenary magazine, how they work with businesses as a sustainability coach...find out more on pages 21-22 https://lnkd.in/eTa9DyyX #sustainability #businesslifestyle #magazine #sustainabilitycoach #businessnetwork #businessconnections #businessrelationships #catena #catenary

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Boost Your Business's ROI with Smart Energy Optimisation 🔋💼 UK businesses are missing out on thousands each year by not fully optimising their solar and battery storage systems. With smart energy optimisation, businesses can save up to 60% on electricity costs and earn an additional £75,000 per battery annually. By optimising energy usage year-round, you can shorten payback periods by 80% and maximise your investment returns. Discover how your business can benefit from smart energy solutions in our latest white paper. ➡️ https://bit.ly/48nCoNN #Joulen #SmartEnergy #BusinessSavings #EnergyOptimisation #BatteryStorage #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #GreenTech

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Real life example of how Admin Angel helps busy business owners 👍🏻 Business is hard enough without not getting paid on time ⚡️ #smartpeopledelegate #va #moneymatters #followups #outsource

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How do we go about helping SME business owners? The Tinderbox team provide face-to-face bespoke consultancy, so our involvement depends on your situation or concerns. However, our approach always follows the same three stage process ⏲️ We spend time understanding the scale and nature of your concerns... 📖 As a result, we can determine the cause(s) and compile a full report on the issues, which then enables us to....... 🗺️Supply a practical and fully implementable action plan that tells you exactly what you and your business need to do to get from where you are, to where you need to be. #businessadvice #businesssupport #sme #businessowner

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FREE WEBINAR 'HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY' and boost your profits Online on Tuesday, 28th May from 12pm - 1pm Thanks to the Growing Kent & Medway initiative partnered with NIAB I've been invited to present a short (1 hour) masterclass for #SME #businessowners looking to optimise #productivity and maximise their profits. One of the single highest causes of business failure, regardless of industry, is low productivity. This can cause much higher costs, falling profits and a disenchanted team of employees. Being a business owner you are immersed in the day-to-day detail of running your organisation, instead of proactively managing your goals and profits. For the business owner, areas of weakness or opportunity aren't always obvious. The masterclass will provide you with valuable insight of: -What productivity is  -How much low productivity is costing your business -Ways to boost your productivity If you'd like to join the session just register via the link below. https://lnkd.in/ec9QGiMy

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If you're a SME Business Owner with turnover of £2m - £20m/year .... Are you curious about how your business compares to your WINNING peers? You can find out in just 4 minutes! Take my 'Benchmark & Boost' Quick Quiz to see how your business scores across 10 key areas that, if done well, will ensure your future success. You'll get BENCHMARK feedback on your screen, including 10 Top Tips as suggested best next steps to BOOST your business (1 for each area) from where you are right now (all emailed to you after as well). I hope it helps you get a bearing on your situation, and what to focus on next to improve your business ... Quicker. Better. Smarter. 🚀 Good luck 👍 LINK HERE 👇 ( and at top of profile page - see picture below) https://lnkd.in/eTk2yAdj

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Are you looking to raise funding for your business or start up? 💰 There are still places available for this free funding workshop on Tuesday 10th September. Book here:https://lnkd.in/eNpdRw-s I'm delighted to say that we will also be hearing from Kevin Oliver who will be sharing his thoughts on the benefits of gaining experienced 3rd party critique and opinion, plus the benefits that can be gained from engaging a Board Adviser or Corporate Director. Are you seeking to raise funding for your existing business or to bring a new business idea to life? Has your bank turned you down? Are you an accountant or professional adviser who is supporting clients to raise funding? Join us for an insightful workshop hosted by SWIG Finance in collaboration with Bamboo Growth, designed to empower smaller businesses in the South and West Country with the tools and knowledge to secure funding and fuel their growth. 🗓️: 10th September 2024 ⏰ 10.00 – 12.30 📍: Plymouth Science Park – room 4 (free parking) Discover a Range of Funding Opportunities: ✔️Start Up Loans ✔️South West Investment Fund ✔️Business Loans Why Choose SWIG Finance? At SWIG Finance, we are dedicated to breaking down the barriers to accessing business finance. Unlike traditional banks, we focus on potential rather than collateral, enabling us to support businesses that fall outside the scope of algorithm-driven lenders. People-Based Lending: We take a personalized approach, basing our decisions on your business potential. Comprehensive Support: Our business managers guide you through the application process, taking a hands on approach. Proven Impact: In 2023/24, we lent £14m to 500 businesses, creating and securing over 700 jobs and generating £71.5m in social impact. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the funding options available to help your business thrive from the team at SWIG Finance and some tips to get your funding application ready from Bamboo-Growth Ltd. Register using the link below 👇 Book here: https://lnkd.in/eNpdRw-s #businessfunding #businessgrowth #accesstofunding Rachel Thomson Lisa Nathan SWIG Finance Lee Hardacre (FCCA / FMAAT) Sandy Gianni David Lea Kevin Oliver Luke Arnold Simon King Plymouth Science Park Ltd Luke Hardacre Abbie Downey Bamboo-Growth Ltd

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Thinking about getting your business net zero ready but need a hand getting started? 🏪⚡️ CREW can help you in a few different ways: 🟢 Business energy audits We come to your premises and carry out an assessment to see where you could be saving more energy (and money!). It's completely free and you get a report with actions to take and the savings you'll make. 🟢 Feasibility studies This is if you're thinking about heat pumps or solar PV on your community centre or civic building, but aren't sure whether your building is suitable. We'll assess your site to give you an idea of potential costs and savings. 🟢 Decarbonisation projects Once we've carried out a feasibility study, we can also help you get right tech installed for you. We have links with local suppliers and can even help you apply for grant funding to pay for the work. 📷 Picture is of the heat pumps we installed at Attlee Centre in Tower Hamlets this summer. Check out project case studies on our website and enquire today to get started. ——— Hi we’re CREW Energy 👋 We use low-carbon technology to help Londoners save energy and money in their homes and businesses. Want to save your community building some money and reduce local emissions? Get in touch!

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🌟 Calling All Self-Employed Merchant Service Consultants! 🌟 Are you looking to expand your service offerings and provide even more value to your clients? I'm excited to announce that we're offering access to energy procurement services—a powerful addition to your portfolio. By partnering with SME Support, you can help your clients save on energy costs while enhancing your business with a new revenue stream. 🔌 Why Add Energy Procurement? -Cost Savings: Help your clients reduce their energy bills. -New Revenue Stream: Earn commissions on energy procurement deals. -Enhanced Value: Strengthen your client relationships with this essential service. Let's connect and discuss how we can work together to bring these benefits to your clients. Feel free to reach out to me directly or comment below if you're interested in learning more. Here's to expanding horizons and delivering greater value! #MerchantServices #EnergyProcurement #BusinessGrowth #Consulting #PartnershipOpportunities #ValueAddition

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Open for sales. It is odd that as a SME owner you have to say this. However, many clients or referrers may not realise that you would love to have some more referrals. Here are some reasons why that you have to be very clear: ⭐️ clients may see their main contact being very busy, they can’t see that overall your team has capacity ⭐️ they may not know all the different offerings that you have ⭐️ they don’t know that you have a steady stream of recruitment lined up so that the business can keep growing Here are some phrases that I try to regularly use - clear and obvious: ✅ we are looking for additional clients as we have capacity and would like to continue growing. ✅ Thank you for saying we have done a great job, would you mind writing a google review for us please. ✅ If you know anyone looking for a new accountant please do let me know. ✅ Our Business Advisory team provide due diligence, valuation, business planning and forecast services and tax advisory including EIS/SEIS & EMI advice. ✅ Our Compliance team provide statutory accounts, corporation tax and personal tax services. ✅ Our Outsourced Finance Department Team provide VAT, payroll, digital accounting and management accounts services. ✅ Not all management accounts services are the same, our team design bespoke management accounts including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), full analysis and forecasting. ✅ Our operations team provide a registered office service and also company secretarial service for Companies House administration. ✅ Succession Planning Limited helps SME business owners find the right buyer for their business and holds their hand throughout the process. ✅ Goringe Accountants have a great track record helping other growing and ambitious business owners. I have many other phrases that I regularly use, and try to include them in conversations as much as possible. I would recommend, inviting less experienced staff into client or networking meetings so that they can hear and watch you do business development. Have a list of phrases written which you can ask your team to try and include in conversations until they just naturally add them in. By the way just to let you know Goringe Accountants, Succession Planning Limited and The Business Board Financial Services Limited are all open for new business. 😉 Have a great Tuesday. Do you have any tips for your team to get referrals? Our Business Exit seminar is on this afternoon hosted by Clarkslegal LLP and Succession Planning Limited, there a few seats left and plenty of cakes, so please do contact Jennifer Warner or myself if you would like to book, 4pm today. #growth #businessdevelopment

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💼 Is your business planning a capital investment of at least £200,000? If so, you could qualify for Scottish Enterprise's groundbreaking Workplace Transformation Support! 🚀 Our newly launched funding program is here to help businesses like yours navigate the challenges of major investments. Whether you're enhancing workplace practices, building leadership skills, or driving innovation, our support can supercharge your efforts. 🌟 Imagine boosting productivity, sparking innovation, and creating higher-quality, better-paid jobs—all while accelerating your return on investment! 📈 With grants starting at a minimum of £15,000 for projects completed by 31 March 2025, now is the time to take action. ⏳ Don’t miss out on this opportunity to transform your business! Visit our website to learn more 👉https://lnkd.in/ehFzjBmD or connect with one of our specialists by completing our online enquiry form today 👉 https://ow.ly/n7BL50SLZ0u #fundingsupport #capitalinvestment

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Fascinating podcast with Ryan Pasco where we explore entrepreneurial mindset, building and selling businesses, coaching and where to focus to grow your business. It’s a great listen or watch.

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Frameworks - why they need to be part of your business development strategy if you want public sector clients. The main reason is that it gives your sales prospects an easy way to procure you. I hear time and time again where an SME has built a relationship with a public sector organisation, the organisation is really keen on the product or service but then the conversation stalls because there is no easy way for them to procure the SME. This is why being on a Framework is so important. Now I know that anything competed via a Framework goes to all suppliers on the Framework but even being part of that much smaller list of suppliers increases your odds of being purchased hugely. If you aren’t on a Framework that potential customers can procure you via then you are going to be missing out on sales. There is also the added benefit of inbound opportunities. New business opportunities when buyers outside of existing relationships that you have run competitions through the Framework which you can submit a response to. If you know that this is an area you need to address as a business I’d be happy to discuss some ideas of how you could make your approach to market more robust.   #PublicSectorProcurement #BusinessDevelopment

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