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Starting a business is no small feat; many people face uncertainties that can feel daunting. If you're in that position, a practical checklist can make all the difference. It starts with researching the market to find a real customer need. This foundational step helps you craft your unique selling proposition. Next, a solid business plan is invaluable. It defines your mission and outlines your strategy for success. Once you have that, it's time to think about registering your business and choosing the right structure, whether that's a sole trader, partnership, or limited company. Financing is often a challenge, but exploring grants, loans, and crowdfunding can provide the necessary fuel without burning a hole in your wallet. Branding follows, where you define who you are as a business, not just what you offer. Building a seamless customer experience is crucial too, so plan your operational processes carefully. Finally, when you're ready, launch your business and keep the conversation going with your customers online. These steps are crucial for setting up a successful venture, and anyone starting out can benefit from following them. Feel free to drop your own tips or share your experiences while starting a business. https://lnkd.in/eBWtc3aS

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What alternative acquirers are there to Blink Payments if we need to use Opayo as the payment gateway. I know I can go direct to Elavon but anyone else worth trying? We are limited to Opayo due to the system the company will be using. #paymentgateways

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🚀 140% boost in email revenue in just 3 months! When TSB Living Ltd needed a breakthrough in their email marketing, they turned to Zyber for help. Switching from MailChimp to Klaviyo, we unlocked new levels of segmentation, personalisation, and A/B testing that transformed their results. 📈 The impact: 140% increase in email-attributed revenue 67% lift in abandoned cart recovery 23% growth in email signups Our partnership with TSB Living is proof that the right strategy can elevate any brand's performance. Curious about how we did it? Check out the full case study. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gewNEnsw #EmailMarketing #Klaviyo #Ecommerce #DigitalMarketing

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Is your card provider draining your profits? 💧 Big card providers might be draining your earnings, but SmartPay NI is here to help with low processing fees that keep more money in your pocket. 💰 Want to learn more about how we can boost your business? Drop us a DM today! 📩

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Selling Your Business: How Long Will You Remain Involved Post-Sale? Curious about your role after selling your business? This article dives into the complexities of post-sale involvement, offering insights for a seamless transition. Here's what you'll learn: 🤝 Deal Structures Explore three main deal structures and their impact on your post-sale involvement, from fixed consideration to earn-out arrangements and retaining a shareholding. Understand the nuances of each to align with your post-sale goals effectively. 💼 Fixed Consideration Deals In deals where consideration is paid upfront or deferred, your involvement typically tapers during the hand-over period. Discover strategies to smoothly transition responsibilities and ensure buyer satisfaction, crucial for a successful deal closure. 💰 Earn-Out Arrangements Uncover the dynamics of earn-out deals, where your involvement post-completion is pivotal for maximising value. Learn how to navigate the earn-out period strategically to boost sales, retain clients, and foster a positive relationship with the buyer. 🤝 Retaining a Shareholding For sellers retaining a minority shareholding, explore the collaborative journey ahead. Understand the implications of maintaining a senior role within the company and how it aligns with your long-term objectives. 📈 Key Considerations Whether aiming for minimal involvement or eager to remain part of the company, gain clarity on negotiating deal terms that reflect your aspirations post-sale. Learn how to strike a balance between financial gains and ongoing participation in the business. #BusinessSale #PostSaleInvolvement #DealStructures

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📣 EXCITING SHINY NEW THINGS 📣 With the launch of Amplitude Made Easy this week, we decided to give their ‘Ask Amplitude’ Gen AI feature a bit of a spin. Giggles aside, finding insights around your full customer journey really is as easy as just asking Amplitude. As their South African partners, we are proud to offer our clients local support and help you build better digital experiences. #AmplitudeMadeEasy #YOUKNOWTechnologies #GrowthTech #ProductLedGrowth #ProductAnalytics #Amplitude #DigitalAnalytics

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One of the most important Domiciliary Care conferences in 2024. The Digi Dom Care will address providers and stakeholders on how to bring professional care to the next level.

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This week’s listen is by saas.group! 💫 Anna Nadeina sat down with 🎺 Rory Sadler, the founder and CEO of trumpet 🎺, a software that allows you to centralize your buyer journeys and close deals faster with digital sales rooms. Rory talks about how they are leveraging communities for growth, balancing customer feedback and product development, and scaling. “Investing in customer service early doesn't mean that you end up with a huge team in the future. It means that you are less reactive and more proactive. As you scale, you are comfortable giving customers that hand-held, white-glove experience because you’ve already set up the necessary systems, processes, and automation to handle that growth.” - 🎺 Rory Sadler Sadler. https://lnkd.in/dcEvNwUn #saasgrowth #customersuccess #sales #foundertips #saas

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To read all of DueTrade's blogs which focus on B2B selling, e-commerce, apps, our products, awards & announcements and generally just helpful information if you're considering offering an ordering app to your trade customers then follow this link: https://lnkd.in/e8R6KEif #apps #marketing #sales #b2bordering #ordering #ecommerce #onlinesales #onlineordering #duetrade #mcommerce #digitalcommerce

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Did you know that many businesses are overpaying on transaction fees? 🫰 If your business is transacting over £5k a month, you could be saving with exclusive B2B rates. Why pay more when you don’t have to? 😎 Complete the quick survey below and we’ll help you save on every transaction with SumUp ✔️ Qualify Now | ow.ly/zLuM50U0ki7 Have you evaluated your transaction fees lately? Share your experiences below! 📞 01234 855 300 #SmallBusinessTips #PaymentProcessing #CostSavings #BusinessEfficiency #MerchantServices #B2BSolutions #PaymentSolutions #ExclusiveRates #BusinessGrowth #SmartSavings

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🎉 What trends and new tech are causing the rapid evolution of bookings in the hospitality industry? Watch our 𝗕𝘆𝘁𝗲-𝗦𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 to find out! Zonal's Jonathan Grant, Director of Technical Sales joins forces with Natalie Millington, our Head of Customer Success, to dive deep into the current booking landscape. Automation is transforming how businesses manage bookings by reducing overheads and enhancing guest experiences. We also cover the persistent issue of no-shows and how solutions like card guarantees offer a flexible alternative to deposits. The bottom line? Personalisation and efficiency in bookings are more critical than ever for driving customer satisfaction and business success. ▶️ For further info, or to request a 𝗭𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 demo to show how our hospitality reservation and table management system provides an end-to-end booking solution... all in real-time, head over to https://lnkd.in/e-NmczUF 𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄? 😡 Issues around bookings are one of the top frustrations in hospitality... 😡 77% of people find not being able to amend or cancel bookings online, a key frustration in the pre-visit customer journey. 😡 A further 34% stated that if they experience booking frustrations pre-visit, they would find somewhere else to go. ▶️ Download our FREE 'Fixing people's hospitality bugbears' research here: https://lnkd.in/eUG8QUb7 #ZonalUK #Hospitality #CustomerSuccess #Bookings #HospitalityTech #HospitalityMarketing

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Techcelerate needs following partners - M&A - Fundraising - Recruitment - Software product development - need a representative in North West We have tech companies exploring funding and IPOs. Please check our partner fees before you get too excited https://lnkd.in/dhyams3Q Please don't email thinking I need above services for Techcelerate itself. We need partners to help our Tech Founders and Tech Companies. I will be ignoring all emails that do not meet this specific need. 😀 Always research before shooting from the hip! Thank you. hashtag #IPOs #techstartups #fundraising #investments #techinvestment

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As businesses face delayed payments and cash flow challenges, adopting commercial cards and automated accounts receivable (AR) solutions can provide much-needed relief. By staying informed about technological advancements and choosing the right partners, companies can enhance their financial stability and operational efficiency by empowering their own AR teams. At Previse, our solutions combine smart data with automation technology to get suppliers paid as early as day one, giving suppliers greater working capital and allowing them to remain agile and navigate this uncertain climate. Learn more about Previse’s solutions here: https://previse.co/en-gb/ Read more about how commercial cards and automation are transforming AR in PYMNTS: https://lnkd.in/ejcR7QxN #AI #technology #virtualcards #accountsreceivable #innovation #machinelearning #automation

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📣 We're on the lookout for businesses to trial our new product as we will soon begin our ⚡️Zappaty⚡️ rollout (free of course!). It's a secure file-sharing and collaboration tool made for SMEs of all shapes and sizes - whether you need to share very large files such huge complex designs and models, UHD photos or video, or you have ultra-sensitive information and content (including PII), this could be good for both of us. We already have architects, financial brokers, videographers and podcasters, engineering companies signed up to name a few. DM me or drop a 'Yes' in the comments and I can add you to this group.

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⛔ In 2023, overall UK business SaaS spending grew by 17.9%, however, only 8.7% was contributed by growth in prices. ⛔ The rest came from introducing new software tools and adding more users! Most worrying is the rising trend of SaaS shrinkflation, where vendors charge the same price for reduced functionality. Initforthe we're here to reduce your SaaS costs and give you back control of YOUR business. The reliance of UK businesses on external software is worrying for many reasons - the main being the lack of control over costs, features and market volatility - if your software provider goes bust - where does that leave you?! If you want to reduce your costs and reliance on SaaS ask me about our ROI calculator, we can show you how much you could save and take back the control. #Saasshrinkflation #saas #bespoke #gobespoke #business #bpo #operations #software #costs #profitability

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What are the major issues you face when buying data or making payments on a bills payment platform? -Slow networks -Service networks are not available -High tariffs -Zero customer support At Broadshift Technologies, we are revolutionising the payment system so that you can enjoy seamless, safe, and efficient transactions. Know that your personal information is safe when you pay with us. When you pay with VTpass, you get: -Safe transactions -24/7 Customer Support -All data service providers -Cable network services

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