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Types of business growth: rapid and organic
There are many different ways to grow your business, and at different paces - some strategies are riskier than others.
Avoid problems during business growth
Common issues that businesses often face during growth, and tips for overcoming these difficulties through proper planning and management.
Business growth implications
Growth can have many implications for your business - it will affect your premises, equipment, staff and IT systems.
What is a quality management system?
Different types of quality management systems, their core elements and purpose, and how to choose the right quality approach for your business.
Quality management standards
Overview of the quality management systems, the ISO 9001 standard, benefits to your business and steps to ISO implementation and certification.
Overview of a commercial mortgage
The commercial mortgage market and getting the right mortgage for your business.
What commercial mortgage lenders need to know
Commercial mortgages and the information a lender will need before considering your application.
Claim loan interest against tax
If you deduct loan interest from your profits you can reduce your business tax bill.
Business growth planning
What is a growth plan, how to plan for business growth or expansion, and what to include in the growth plan document.
Benefits of ongoing business planning
The importance of business planning and its role in securing funding, allocating resources and aligning business goals to strategy.
Business plans for each department
How to create a business growth plan that incorporates objectives for individual departments within your business.
Use a business plan to allocate resources effectively
How to use your business plan to identify resources you will need to meet your objectives and grow your business.
Use targets to implement your business plan
Importance of setting SMART targets and measuring relevant KPIs to support your business' growth goals.
Advantages of having a project manager
How to choose and work with a great project manager, or develop project management skills in-house.
Project management checklist
Use our checklist to help you improve project planning and execution, and manage your project successfully.
Quality management statement template
Sample quality management policy document with tips on writing a quality policy statement for your business.
Payment card security measures
Fraud prevention techniques and your obligation to protect cardholder data that your business stores or transmits.
Setting up a merchant account for your business
Discover which banks offer merchant services and how to set up an account.
The costs of accepting card payments
Advice on the fees you will pay for every credit, debit or charge card transaction, and other costs to consider.
Your liability for disputed card payments
Customer refunds for fraudulent transactions and for undelivered or defective goods.