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IMP Software unveils IMP Finance for multi-academy trusts, independent schools, and further education colleges

IMP Software has officially launched IMP Finance, a new financial management platform built from the ground up around the distinctive requirements of education finance teams in multi-academy trusts (MATs), independent schools, and further education (FE) colleges.

Available now, IMP Finance is designed to tackle one of the most persistent frustrations for education finance teams: the disconnect between budgets and actuals that can turn month-end into a lengthy exercise in correcting and reclassifying transactions.

Unlike traditional finance systems, IMP Finance uses a budget...

The Necessity of a Business Plan to Start a Business

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 02/25/2022 - 3:59pm

You've probably heard of a business plan before, right?

It's a document that shows you how to start a business, what it is, what it's for, and how to carry out the plan of action. It's usually written by the person who starts the business.

There are three main types of business plans: those designed to help people start businesses, those designed to help people run businesses, and those designed to help people work on various businesses. Here are the reasons you need a business plan to start a business.

Why Should I Write a Business Plan?

There are many reasons...

5 Common Web Mistakes Businesses Make

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Fri, 02/25/2022 - 7:01am

Visitors will click on a website for a specific purpose, such as to learn about a topic, buy a product or enjoy some entertainment.

If the site design is wrong, the user experience is inefficient or the content is unprofessional, your business could lose out on thousands of pounds.

As the site will serve as your online storefront, you must ensure it reflects the company’s quality, professionalism and reliability.

Boost your bottom line by reading about the five common web mistakes businesses make and how to avoid them.

  1. Low-Quality Content
  2. ...

Top online marketing approaches

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Thu, 02/24/2022 - 1:04pm

Best Approaches to Online Marketing

Online marketing is one of the most important parts of running a successful business in the digital era. Customers conduct much of their social, entrepreneurial, and educational activities online, so meeting them in digital spaces is an excellent way to promote your brand and expand your customer base. There are many avenues for connecting with your customers online. Read on to get an overview of some of the top online marketing methods.

Social Media Marketing

Social media marketing is a great way to reach out to your...

The secrets to running a profitable retail space

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 02/23/2022 - 8:58pm

There is unmatchable happiness to shopping from a retail store because clients know they are supporting small businesses. A retail shop is also a good way of taking a business off the ground for both seasoned E-commerce stores and new retail business owners.

According to statistics, 80% of business owners who opened a retail space in 2019 termed it a success, with 58% saying they would do it again. The first step in getting the profits assured in retail space shops is to pick a good location for your shop. For retail space in Covent Garden, see here .

Once you have the...

Foot Anstey's Islamic Finance team completes refinance of Superdrug's £21.5m HQ for Riyad Bank, London Branch

The Islamic Finance team at national law firm Foot Anstey LLP has advised Riyad Bank's London branch on the refinancing of Superdrug's £21.5m corporate headquarters.

Foot Anstey's team were instructed to advise on the refinancing of the 55,000 square foot property in Croydon, which features a wellness clinic and nail bar and houses the headquarters of the health and beauty retailer.

The Foot Anstey team, which led on all legal advice for Riyad Bank, included Partner Zahir Nayani, Kate Heard, Associate, and Leena Payyappilly, Associate. The team advised Riyad Bank on the...

Number of companies In Devon hits record high

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 02/22/2022 - 11:58pm

Latest figures show that the number of businesses in Devon reached a record high during 2021 – despite the continuing economic challenges resulting from the pandemic.

The total number of registered companies in Devon rose to 60,022. During the year 6,825 new businesses were registered in the county.

The statistics come from the Inform Direct Review of Company Formations using data from Companies House and the Office for National Statistics.

Plymouth formed the highest number of new businesses (1,416), followed by Exeter (1,054) and Teignbridge (824).

...

Foot Anstey supports sale of M.J. Baker worth £24.5m

Foot Anstey LLP's Corporate team (led by Duncan Sykes, Partner, and supported by James Crotty, Associate) has acted on the sale of Newton Abbot-based M.J. Baker Foodservice Ltd to Kitwave Group Limited, in a deal worth £24.5m.

Since its inception in 1999, M.J. Baker has provided over 3,500 products across the ambient, chilled and frozen foods, alcohol, confectionary and non-food categories.

Malcolm Baker, former Managing Director and owner of M.J. Baker Foodservice Ltd commented: "From the beginning to the end M.J. Baker Foodservice Ltd has used Foot Anstey LLP for all of...

South West Defence Cluster recognised in Ministry of Defence Action Plan

Authored by Program
Posted: Tue, 02/22/2022 - 10:49am

The new Ministry of Defence SME Action Plan has recognised the success of the South West Regional Defence and Security Cluster as an example of collaboration between industry and government to support the UK’s security and prosperity.

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) SME Action Plan, published on 27th January, sets out how the MOD will improve engagement with small and medium-sized enterprises, recognising the important role that businesses play in the defence sector supply chain, and how they can be supported. The plan highlights the need for improved engagement between the MOD and...

Farming recovery programme launched in Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/21/2022 - 11:17pm

A series of workshops are being held in Devon over the next month to help farmers and landowners improve the condition of their soil.

Devon County Council has launched the Farming Recovery programme to help farm businesses to adopt best practice of soil and nutrients management on their land.

Eight workshops, which will be held virtually and in person by Business Information Point (BIP) on behalf of the County Council, will support farmers and landowners to better understand their soils with the aim of improving environmental standards and tackling the current challenges...

Free support for small businesses and community groups

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/21/2022 - 6:04pm

A new support programme has been launched by Devon County Council to help small businesses and community groups.

Get Set to Tender is offering free support to Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) who have less than 250 employees, to help them respond to public sector organisation tendering opportunities.

The project, which will operate until March 2023, is part of a wider package of support being delivered through Devon’s £6 million recovery programme which aims to provide help and support in four key areas: small and medium enterprises, employment and skills, the green...

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