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If you're a small business, even if you are an employer, your main office location may be your home. It is a great way to keep costs down as you establish your business but as you grow, your clients will expect you to maintain a certain image and standard. Failing to do so may hold you back. When...

Making your new business successful is tough - hard work, long hours, passion and commitment are the bare minimum required.

Christmas is fast approaching and your wallet is looking a little thin. You have a limited number of days and limited funds to get the dreaded Secret Santa gift for your co-worker. Have no idea what to get Jo from Accounts because you've only spoken to her twice?! Don't worry, we've got you...

Choosing a location has been a critical business decision ever since the days when ancient farmers claimed prime spots near fertile riverbanks.

The places where we do business may have changed, with commercial zones, Central Business Districts and Business Improvement Districts now a key focus.

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Orega's #StartMeUp Pitch is now at the final stage of the competition. After having a lot of interest from many amazing entrepreneurs and start-ups we have managed to shortlist them down to our final five. Read more about the finalists who are going to pitch themselves and their business to...

When recruiting a new employee, businesses are increasingly focusing on their ability to plan and organise their work. Read what organisation and planning skills employers are looking for:

You spend longer with your co-workers than you do with your friends, family, spouse, children, and pets. If you want your work life to be smooth sailing you need to make sure your relationships with your colleagues are harmonious. Sitting in awkward silence for 8 hours per day, 5 days per week will...

Nowadays with popular TV shows such as The Apprentice and Dragon's Den, people may have rose-tinted glasses when thinking about what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur. Unfortunately, it's a harsh reality in the entrepreneurial world with 90% of all start-ups failing. If you're thinking...

You only have 8 days left to enter our #StartMeUp Pitch for the opportunity to win 6 months of free office space in MediaCityUK! If you're an entrepreneur, freelancer or business start-up then simply submit your entry to win this amazing prize.

Want to stand out from your competition? You need to tap into your valuable assets - your existing clients! Many businesses purely focus on generating new leads and forget about reconnecting with the customers they spent so long trying to acquire in the first place. Even though it might feel...