7 essential technology upgrades for your business

When it comes to running a business, regular technology upgrades aren’t always seen as a priority. But falling behind the curve with outdated software or tech equipment can put your business at risk. Here are top seven tech upgrades that can help you run your business more safely, easily or efficiently, without breaking the bank.  read more >>>>>

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Email list building

You probably know that email is one of the most effective communication channels available to you today. However, the success of your email marketing efforts largely depends on the size and quality of your email list.

So how do you build a great list that gets results for your business?

Here is a link to a guide that will make it easy for you. By reading it, you’ll learn the 2-step process for capturing email addresses and get a number of tools you can use to build a massive email list that grows your business.  Click Here For Guide >>>>

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31 E-commerce Conversion Rate Optimization Ideas You Need to Try in 2016

Like most eCommerce store owners, optimising your conversion rate is probably high on your list.  The problem, however, is figuring out what exactly you need to optimise for. From copy and design to social media and checkout process, there are so many things you can test that can add to your bottomline.

Here is a list of eCommerce conversion rate optimization ideas you can try out in 2016.  Click Here For List >>>

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A look at what is changing and what is not on Google desktop search results.

On February 19, 2016, Google confirmed that search results pages on desktop will no longer show text ads in the right sidebar. Instead, as many as four text ads will display above the organic listings, and three text ads will show at the bottom of the page.  Read more >>>>

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Budget calculator: How will the Budget affect you?

Use this Budget calculator, developed by Deloitte, to find out how the tax measures may affect you in the coming year.

Budget calculator>>>>

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Funding Workshops

If you are a rurally based businesses located in the Mid Ulster District area, and would like to apply to the Rural Business Investment Scheme, you must attend a workshop in order to be eligible to make an application.  A full list of workshop locations and dates is available here

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The National Living Wage

In April the Government’s new National Living Wage will become law.

If you’re working and aged 25 or over and not in the first year of an apprenticeship, you’ll be legally entitled to at least £7.20 per hour. That’s an extra fifty pence per hour in your pocket. The Government is committed to increasing this every year.

If you’re an employer, you’ll need to make sure you’re paying your staff correctly from 1st April 2016, as the National Living Wage will be enforced as strongly as the current National Minimum Wage.

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