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2023 in review: Side hustles, influencers and AI
The best advice for small businesses published on the Donut websites in 2023, including articles, guides, news, blogs and podcasts.
Date: 13 December 2023 By:
How AI revolutionises everyday workplace interactions
AI is rapidly becoming an invaluable time and cost-saving resource for small businesses. We explore six ways it is transforming everyday workplace tasks.
Date: 12 December 2023 By:
Why inventory turnover matters (and how to manage it)
If you run a retail business, you will be holding stock. Your inventory turnover affects your profitability, so you need to manage it. Learn how in this article.
Date: 5 December 2023 By:
How AI can transform accounting for your start up
Neglecting business finances can be disastrous. It can limit growth opportunities and even lead to business failure. Discover how AI is transforming business accounting and finances.
Date: 21 November 2023 By:
How apps can help you comply with employment law
Employment law safeguards employee rights. Small businesses can't be expected to understand every rule. HR apps can help manage the admin and protect you from costly legal action.
Date: 21 November 2023 By:
Key lessons for successful video brand marketing
45% of people watch more than an hour of video on YouTube and Facebook each week. We share seven key lessons if you want to join the video marketing revolution.
Date: 20 November 2023 By:
Ten steps to starting your own construction business
Starting a construction business can be more complicated than other start-ups due to the licences and permits required. This blog explains the ten steps to forming a construction business.
Date: 17 October 2023 By:
14 ways sales automation can boost your business
Sales are the lifeblood of your business. Sales automation software can turbo-charge your sales, reducing admin, making customer information accessible and keeping your sales strategy on track.
Date: 9 October 2023 By:
How the self employed can budget for healthier cash flow
When spending exceeds income, sole traders can quickly get into financial trouble. Budgeting allows you to control your spending and costs and stay in the black.
Date: 6 October 2023 By:
Protecting payment information and preventing fraud
Discover how marketplaces can protect customer payment information and prevent fraud simply by implementing the right marketplace payment solutions.
Date: 4 October 2023 By:
Review of the language tool Makes You Fluent
Is Makes You Fluent the best way to learn languages?
Date: 27 September 2023 By:
Assess the viability of electric vehicles for your business
Businesses are increasingly opting for electric vehicles thanks to their reduced environmental impact. But they are more expensive to buy initially. How can you work out if they are right for your business?
Date: 27 September 2023 By:
Why start ups need a digital phone service - urgently
Traditional landlines are being switched off. Here's how and why small businesses need to make the switch to digital phone services sooner rather than later.
Date: 26 September 2023 By:
Demystifying the shipping term FCL for small businesses
Shipping terms can be confusing – especially for novice international traders. In this article, we explain the difference between FCL and LCL and which option is right for your small business.
Date: 25 September 2023 By:
Four rules a start up marketing business should live by
Start up businesses are characterised by rapid growth, limited resources, and constant innovation. Any marketing agency working with a start up business needs to adhere to these rules.
Date: 21 September 2023 By:
How Millennials and Gen Z are redefining the business world
The entrepreneurial landscape is being transformed by the innovative approaches to business being adopted by millennials and Gen Z business founders.
Date: 21 September 2023 By:
How to prepare for your self assessment tax return
Do you need to file a self assessment tax return? Read this guide to preparing for the tax return including filing deadlines and the information you will need.
Date: 21 September 2023 By: