By Ruth Collier
We’ll discuss the importance of creating a sense of purpose, offering competitive benefits and fostering a positive workplace culture. By following these 5 top tips to help SMEs retain staff, you’ll be well on your way to building a strong and loyal team. What is staff retention? Staff retention involves a business keeping it’s … Continued
By Ruth Collier
Having a solid pitch is essential to show that you know your business inside out. Below are our top tips for how to create a winning pitch for investment. What is an investment pitch? An investment pitch is a presentation given to potential investors to explain why they should invest in your project or business. It … Continued
By Ruth Collier
Mentoring has a positive effect on loan recipients. According to the Start Up Loans Year 3 Evaluation, more than half (51%) of applicants took up the offer of mentoring support if offered. Of those, nearly three quarters (74%) reported net positive effects on long-term job prospects and 80% reported net positive effects on confidence in … Continued
By Ruth Collier
The New York Times reported that the eight warmest years on record have all occurred since 2014. Despite this, according to The Bank of Scotland, 40% of SMEs do not know what it means for their business. That’s where Newable comes in; we’ve curated some top tips for SMEs to aid their journey to Net … Continued
By Ruth Collier
According to the Office of Advocacy, only 78.5% of small businesses survive their first year. Newable exists to help other businesses to thrive, through this first year and beyond. We do this by providing the essential resources needed to make the next step. Our top tips series has been designed to overcome the hurdles entrepreneurs … Continued
By Ruth Collier
UK SMEs have faced and will continue to face a range of business challenges each causing a barrier to success. Despite these challenges, SMEs have proven to be resilient, with the business population increasing by 59% between 2000 and 2022. In spite of this, SMEs should still be cautious and prepare for potential challenges. So, … Continued
In 2021, the Global Young Innovators Programme offered forward-thinking, entrepreneurial individuals from across the UK and South Africa, a platform to join forces, ignite ideas, and co-design solutions that can help solve some of the greatest challenges facing our global community. The Global Young Innovators Programme and the #IdeasMeanBusiness campaign empowered 18-30 year-olds from the … Continued
Under our Advice Net Zero initiative, our advisers are trained to support businesses on their carbon reduction journey, and we encourage them to incorporate sustainability into their business model to ensure they remain competitive. Newable is also leading the change to Net Zero in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. In June 2019, the Parliament passed legislation requiring … Continued
Without the mentorship of Warren Buffett, Bill Gates’ career would look very different. The same applies to Steve Jobs with Mark Zuckerberg, and Freddie Laker with Richard Branson. There would be no Gordon Ramsey without Marco Pierre White, no Bob Dylan without Woody Guthrie, and no Oprah Winfrey without Maya Angelou. History is full of … Continued
This blog will provide you with an insight into what you need to do get to the next stage. What to consider when raising capital for growth Businesses across all industries need finance for day-to-day functions and long-term growth. What you need to decide as a business is what kind of finance you need, how … Continued