The FHT Blog

FHT Website

Tag: Business Hub

  • Where do you get your images from? Enterprise Nation goes through image options, plus tips for enhancing visibility in search engines and improving picture quality. Full article Image: iStockphoto

  • Citizens Advice, Trading Standards and Action Fraud are leading Scams Awareness Month in May, with advice and support to spot and stop scams. The Office of Fair Trading reports that 48% of us are targeted by scams, costing £3.5 billion a year. The FHT launched Member Alerts to report known scams to our members, with…

  • What does a small business really look like in 2013?

    Enterprise Nation editor Simon Wicks kicks off a series of posts looking at the results of our inaugural Quarterly Small Business Survey by asking whether we really understand what a small business is in the first decades of the 21st century. Full article

  • Vistaprint is offering 500 premium business cards for only £5 + a free self-inking stamp! For more information, visit www.vistaprint.co.uk/31offer

  • Free or low-cost ideas for marketing your business by Ian Bowen-Morris, Chief Marketing Officer at Telnames: http://www.enterprisenation.com/blog/10-easy-quick-and-affordable-ways-to-market-your-business/ Image: iStockphoto

  • Enterprise Nation has joined forces with Crowdfunder, creating an interesting way to generate funding for small businesses. The Enterprise Nation/Crowdfunder collaboration enables EN readers to pitch for funds of between £1,000 and £50,000 from the general public. The cash is intended to finance a business idea or worthwhile project. More info

  • As more readers use smartphones to browse websites, does it mean that mobile versions are essential for all businesses? As mobile websites become more commonplace, there could well be a detrimental effect for any business NOT meeting the changing expectations of their visitors. But we’re not quite there yet. Full article Image: iStockphoto

  • Leading futurologists have predicted that jobs and the way we work will be very different in 10 to 20 years time, as reported in the Telegraph. The following are predicted to be lucrative careers by 2030: Elderly well-being consultant Specialises in holistic and personalised care for the elderly Personal medical apothecary Provides a bespoke range alternative…

  • Top tips for increasing online conversion Enterprise Nation helps you to encourage conversion with simple ideas for your website. Are you getting enough bang for your buck when it comes to your website? Is it driving traffic, but more importantly traffic that converts? Times are hard for businesses right now, and with marketing budgets squeezed,…

  • Free ‘50 Ways To Find Funding For Your Business’ e-book from Enterprise Nation As a small business there are other fund-raising options open to you, from charities to government, social enterprise funds to credit cards, and community lenders. Fifty such options are presented in this eBook with links to find out more on the sources…

  • Enterprise Nation’s ‘2013 Small Business Predictions’ Based on spotting gaps in the market or turning a passion into profit, witness the rise of the niche business. At the StartUp Saturday workshops I’ve delivered throughout the year, I’ve seen people starting up as laughter yoga teachers, artisan bakers, app developers, party planners and milliners. They were…

  • The government start-up loans scheme is now being expanded to those aged up to 30, as reported in BBC News. Full article Image: iStockphoto