Tag: business ideas

14 March 2024

Navigating uncertainty: Key considerations for your business

According to the Office of National Statistics the UK is now officially in recession. Recession is defined as a fall in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in two consecutive months.
Is it all doom and gloom?

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19 February 2024

Adapting to Change: Essential Strategies for Business Success

Businesses that embrace change as an opportunity rather than a threat are better positioned to thrive in today’s dynamic environments.

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7 November 2022

Leading People Through Change

Does everything seem back to normal to you? Do we have any idea what normal is anymore? After two years of not knowing which way is up, getting back to some semblance of normality is a priority for most businesses.

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5 October 2022

Growing out of the Pandemic – Systems and Processes

From first idea, then getting the basics set up, creating and delivering your product or service, establishing yourself in your marketplace and then year-on-year growing your business and a loyal customer base, there is a lot to do – every day.

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6 September 2022

Dealing with Uncertain Times

In the business world, the only thing that is certain is that every business faces uncertainty! This has never been so true in 2022. Few companies have control over future events like price fluctuations, market crashes or recessions. And nobody saw the complete change of working practices, or worse, closure during the pandemic hitting businesses so hard.

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9 August 2022

Tools for Post-Pandemic Business Growth

Now that the pandemic has shifted gear and as a business owner you’re adjusting to a new way of working, moving your business on to the next level may need some careful thought.

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5 July 2022

The Grant-Jones Accountancy Values

Ever since its inception as a business Grant-Jones Accountancy began with the simple vision of being an extraordinary accountancy firm working in partnership with small business so they can achieve great things. That vision has stayed with us now for 16 years and will be our guiding light into the future.

Our values are the same – simple and straightforward. We’ve used the acronym LEAVES to make it clear what we hold dear.

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7 June 2022

Living Your Values

Creating company values isn’t always easy but having the right values that make sense to you and your business and will stand the test of time is crucial if you want to be taken seriously. Values really matter to customers. Let’s look at why…

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9 May 2022

You Have Values – Now What?

So, you’ve sat down and gone through all the things that matter to you, you’ve brainstormed, you’ve included all the people who matter, you’ve added your values to your website and marketing materials. Now what?

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7 April 2022

Defining your values

What if I said to you that the owner of a business believes being ethical is one of the most important things to them as an individual, and yet they routinely use unethical practices in their business dealings. It wouldn’t ring true, would it?

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22 February 2022

Shout about your difference

Many businesses have well thought-out USPs and stand head and shoulders over their competitors for what they offer. But all too often I see people get shy about advertising their difference. Here are some tips to get you started in broadcasting your differentiators.

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7 February 2022

Examples of differentiators we really like

We all want our businesses to be successful and grow. In a fast-paced world that has seen huge change over the last 18 months, innovation is crucial for survival and growth. So what is it about some companies that make them stand out from all their competitors?

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25 January 2022

How to work out your USP

What is a USP and why is it important? These are two important questions all companies should ask themselves, and at different stages in their development. Let’s dive straight into how we can ask a series of questions to pinpoint your USP…

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10 January 2022

Ways to be different in business

There are many ways to set up your business, and each way is individual to you and how you want to run your company. The same is true of your endeavours to stand out from the crowd.  So, what does...

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7 December 2021

Why it Matters to be Different

Nothing is new in this world.  Now, before you think I’ve gone mad and click away from this blog, hear me out. Although we see more and more innovations to solve all our problems, most, if not all, have been...

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6 September 2021

Tax basics for your start-up

Believe it or not, the ‘taxman’ (or woman!) is your friend. No, it’s true. If you’ve ever been on the HMRC website, all the information about self-assessment, national insurance, how to set up an account, tax rates, VAT, PAYE and benefits is available for anyone setting up or running a business. There’s also a lot of it and to some, it may feel overwhelming. So here is a quick overview guide to tax for your start-up business…

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9 August 2021

Support for your new business venture

Setting up a business can be both scary and exciting. Whether you are thinking of setting up on your own or with a partner, it’s vital you have support, and the right kind of support…

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27 July 2021

Is working from home working for you?

The covid-19 pandemic saw unprecedented numbers of people either being furloughed or working from home. It has certainly given many pause for thought about our working lives. For some, working from home might have suited them down to the ground, others not so much. Maybe you’ve been thinking about trading the office for a life of self-employment…

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12 July 2021

Doing Good for the World

Giving back through charitable deeds is one important step businesses can take to be ‘sustainable’. By practicing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), a company contributes money, time or expertise that enhance society and the environment.

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21 June 2021

The People Dynamic

As a business owner, it stands to reason that you’re 100% committed to your business, which means you’re happy to pour all you’ve got into it. You need to be realistic however and understand that your team might not have the same 100% commitment as you do. But there are things you can do to find and keep good people and help them cultivate a high level of dedication to your business and their work.

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8 June 2021

Preparing for Bumps in the Road

One thing’s for sure, there’s no certainty when it comes to business! There are always going to be bumps in the road to overcome. we can’t always anticipate what will happen in our future. However, we can make sure we’re prepared for as many eventualities as possible if the worst happens.

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24 May 2021

Your Standard Work Week

In every business there’s a whole range of jobs that must be completed on a weekly basis. When you first start out the likelihood is that you’ll be juggling a lot of these jobs yourself. As your business expands, it’s...

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10 May 2021

Your Day-to-Day Work

As business owners there’s always so many pressures on our time and getting the balance right between working on versus working in our business can be pretty challenging. It’s important to feel like you’re in control of your day and not the other way around! So, let’s have a look at a few things you can have in place to make sure that’s the case.

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26 April 2021

The Sustainable Business

Sustainability is a word that’s bandied around a lot, with talk of sustainable processes, sustainable fashion, sustainable food and sustainable lifestyles. A great deal of emphasis is put on sustainability for the planet, and rightfully so. At Grant Jones we also understand the importance of sustainable practices within the internal structure of a business.

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13 April 2021

An Attitude of Gratitude Goes a Long Way

Having an attitude of gratitude in every area of your life has been proven to be hugely beneficial. When we show we’re grateful for everything we have, the opportunities we’re given, the people we meet and the life we live, lo and behold we get more of the good stuff!

While thinking grateful thoughts is great, actually taking that next step and putting some action and expression behind your gratitude makes it even more powerful.

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