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SMES TO LOSE OUT ON £77BN IF THEY FAIL TO OPTIMISE SITES FOR MOBILE
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New data released by hibu has revealed the danger that small and
medium-sized enterprises may face if they refuse to update their
websites and ensure they are mobile-optimised. [6]
START-UPS & CLOSURES
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UNI GRADS LAUNCH COMIC WITH HELP FROM EAST LONDON SMALL BUSINESS CENTRE
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Three University of East London graduates have teamed up to produce
their own comic cook, Backwards Burd, with the hope of becoming the new
Marvel. [8]
LEADERSHIP
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DIGITAL MUMS CAMPAIGN HELPS HACKNEY BUSINESSES MANAGE THEIR SOCIAL
MEDIA [9]
Marketing agency Hackney Social is training eight tech-savvy mothers to
become social media managers for independent businesses in Hackney which
will not only help local shops but also provide steady income for the
women. [10]
BUSINESS TIPS AND INSIGHTS
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SHOULD STARTUPS HIRE APPRENTICES? [11]
In a recent post for Tech City News, recruitment specialist Lee Dempster
explains how the size of a business has no bearing on whether you should
hire an apprentice and actually that SMEs are often more likely to
benefit. [12]
INFOGRAPHIC: HOW INTERNS CAN HELP YOUR SME GROW [13]
Check out this great infographic from the team at 4imprint, which
reveals how important interns are to help an organisation expand.
[14]
ONE IN FIVE SMES BORROWING FROM FAMILY AND FRIENDS [15]
An increasing number of British businesses are now seeking alternative
loans from family and friends in a bid to inject a bit of cash into
their ventures, new research has revealed. [16]
GUEST POST: 6 TIPS ON HOW TO INTEGRATE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY [17]
This week's guest post comes from Jason King, a consultant
specialising in social media, marketing and small business strategy.
Here he discusses the importance of embracing social media in your small
business. [18]
CONFERENCES AND EVENTS
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FREE LEGAL ADVICE SESSIONS ON OFFER FROM WALTHAM FOREST BUSINESS
CHAMBER [19]
Allocated on a first come, first served basis, residents can receive 20
minute one-to-one consultations on planning, employment, housing, health
and safety, trading standards and other areas of the commercial law.
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NEW TECHNOLOGY
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TIDY BOOKS CEO RAISES £100K THROUGH CROWDCUBE [21]
Walthamstow business owner, Geraldine Grandidier, has used online
crowdfunding to raise over £100,000 in a bid to expand her Tidy Books
business globally. [22]
NEW APP AIMS TO BOOST BUSINESS IN WALTHAMSTOW [23]
The Post Office Community Enterprise Fund has been awarded to Wood
Street Post Office and a sewing shop, Significant Seams, in Walthamstow.
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