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Will Jordan and Dave Hall, co-founders of IMP Software.

Exeter firm IMP Software achieves Certified Vendor status with data privacy and protection specialists 9ine

IMP Software, leading provider of budgeting, purchasing and financial management solutions for over 500 multi-academy trusts (MATs) and 5,500 schools, has been awarded 9ine Certified Vendor status, recognising compliance excellence in data privacy and protection.

The certification from 9ine, a globally recognised education-sector consultancy specialising in data protection, cybersecurity, and AI governance, earlier this month underscores IMP’s commitment to meeting rigorous international standards.

Through an independent expert assessment of its products, policies, and...

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ICON webinar:Busting the myth: why now is the right time to consider a buy-and-build growth strategy

Bristol-based ICON Corporate Finance and TLT LLP bring global leaders in acquisition together to discuss growth in tech-focussed buy-and-build campaigns - Live Webinar

Well-capitalised Private Equity funds are on the hunt using their buy-and-build platforms to deploy significant capital behind acquisitive technology company CEOs, says Bristol-based tech-focussed investment bank ICON Corporate Finance. That’s good news for tech companies looking to be acquired, or for those looking to become an acquirer.

Having focussed on future-proofing portfolios during the early stages of the pandemic, private equity funded companies are sitting on war chests, actively seeking to expand portfolio companies’ operations and generate growth through acquisition...

Money-saving business start-up hacks

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 10/12/2020 - 12:09pm

If you ask any entrepreneur when the best time to start a business is, it’s likely their answer would be right now. There’s no time like the present, and with any start-up, finances play a huge part in your decision-making process. Here are a few hacks to get you started:

Keep business separate from personal

It’s never a good idea to blur the lines between business and pleasure. The same goes for your finances, especially when you start out. As a start-up it is imperative to treat your company as an independent entity, and a major reason is tax. Keeping an accurate record of your...

How to maximise your holiday home income

The UK holiday lettings market is thriving as more and more people look to go on holiday closer to home. While this is good news, it does mean you could be facing a high level of competition from other investors.

If you’re hoping to boost your rental income, there are a number of extra steps you could take to help you stand out from the crowd. The following hints and tips will ensure that you’ll be doing your best to increase your holiday home income to the max:

  1. Make the most of your outside space

Transform your garden from a wasted space into a...

The best features of an effective comparison website

Over the past 15 years there has been a rapid growth in football ticket platforms and with this an increase in comparison websites. The websites are developed with allowing fans to quickly compare the prices for tickets that are usually sold-out on official channels.

Football fans will understand that getting tickets for major games including the Premier League and FA Cup can be a difficult task. As the football websites have developed, so have the comparison websites.

Here are the features of effective comparison websites

Interactive Stadium Layout

Official...

How Do You Do Your Own Accounts When Self Employed?

Starting your own business is an exciting adventure; however, you can’t say the same about every aspect of your business when you are self-employed. Unless you have a certificate in accounting or finance, managing your company’s books is a challenge. Not only is calculating your income, expenses, and taxes hard, it’s also a sensitive task where even the smallest of errors can get you in trouble.

Sure, you can hire someone to do your accounts, but this might cost you more than you can afford. Once you understand the process, you really can do it on your own. Read on find out more...

What CRB Checks Can I Take if I’m a Sole Trader

Authored by BHTNews.com
Posted: Sun, 10/11/2020 - 2:29pm

If you have your own business and feel having a CRB check would enhance your services, then there are ways and means of obtaining more than the basic check.

A clear CRB check will help build customer and creditor trust and it will display due diligence on your part.

Basic CRB Check

You can personally apply for a basic CRB check if you are self-employed. You just need to go onto the Disclosure and Barring Service (DSB) website and fill in the application online. It costs £23 and has a 10 working day turnaround.

It will flag up any unspent convictions and...

How to start social media marketing for small businesses

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 10/09/2020 - 11:19pm

It is no news, nowadays, that social media platforms can aid almost every human activity. The same way they are used for communication and entertainment, they are also viable for business promotion. Big brands like Adidas, Unilever have their products displayed in photoshoots and commercials across various social media. However, this luxury is not limited only to the giants, even small businesses can utilize social media for marketing their goods and services. Marketing is synonymous with advertising, and certain strategies are required to ensure small business owners are sensitizing more...

Road to Success: 4 Business Practices That You Must Adopt

Providing high-quality products and superior services are undoubtedly essential elements that no business can be without. However, these alone won’t guarantee the success of a business; you must pair them with excellent business practices too. And in this article, we will discuss some of the practices that you must adopt to avoid any potentially catastrophic problems. And, in turn, present yourself with more opportunities to thrive and grow, regardless of industry or trade.

1. Keep your employees engaged

The most valuable asset of any business will always be its...

Trading platform

A trading platform is like an online market place where a buyer and seller can interact with each other to trade in cryptocurrency. In this platform, we can buy, sell, and exchange the shares of a company. It is the relation between companies and shareholders. The top-notch trading platforms support trading in Dollars, Pounds, Euros, and Yen. It is used to place financial orders as per your stock or budget. These operations can be carried out by traders from trading rooms of a financial or stock exchange institutions or from the internet in the case of independent traders. The online...

Looking for Lockdown Leaders

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 10/08/2020 - 9:48pm

The National Business Women's Awards, have announced changes to the 2020 business awards as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. We have reopened this year's awards with two new categories - Lockdown Leader and Business Chameleon .

These two new categories will recognise and celebrate those who have thrived and blossomed during the Coronavirus crisis. From providing job security and strong, decisive leadership to a team, to completely adapting a business service or product to meet a new need.

Damian Cummins, Awards Director, said: "With a new date for our awards final...

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