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4 tips for small businesses to compete globally with the help of technology


Technology is the new global currency. It makes our businesses more efficient and helps us reach consumers on new platforms. Today, we can sell our products and services – and keep an eye on our competition – without leaving the office. Using the power of technology we can:
1. Expand your customer base: Make sure you’re following and engaging with prospective customers on the digital platforms they already use: email, social media, and online review sites. Create a social media persona that’s consistent with your business image. If you’re a young company, then be young; if you’re established, then be established. It’s about consistency.
2. Drive sales: Incorporate online sales into your overall sales strategy. Use social media to highlight product offers or special promotions when you don’t have staff to take calls or process orders.

Mobile technology is key.

Mobile is the new norm for almost everything in modern life. This is especially true when it comes to shopping. Many small businesses don’t plan or implement meaningful mobile strategies.se of apps. A well-designed app for researching and buying products is not the exclusive preserve of big business. Integration of Augmented Reality, for example, can place products in a user’s home before they buy. Whether it’s a small business or a large enterprise, mobile apps can be an important part of your digital marketing strategy.

Online Advertising
If you want your business to be successful online, it takes a lot more than "sprinkling" a few keywords and product names on a site. Such outdated SEO practices will ensure that your sites appear nowhere near the top of search engine rankings. Developing an effective SEO strategy takes time, patience, and the willingness to think outside of the box. Fortunately, with the help of the right SEO tools and resources you can develop a successful SEO strategy for your online business. Search engine optimization (SEO) is one of the most involved, time-consuming, and often misunderstood aspects of web development today.

Working Smarter
Modern employees are increasingly flexible, working wherever they want to work. You can hire them on a part-time basis or pay them per job instead of an annual salary. Your business can become a "location-independent" operation. It means you can tap into the global talent pool and hire people of all ages, races, and ethnic backgrounds. Businesses that use a distributed team or a workforce of independent contractors no longer have to be constrained by the number of employees they have.

Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.
Social media enables businesses to connect with their target market. It gives them more of an opportunity for advertising, which drives new or existing customers to their business. Besides using traditional advertising on social media platforms like Facebook, venues like Instagram and Twitter can build a real connection between customers and businesses. 

Business finance can be a real issue for small and medium sized business owners.
]]>Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:28:00 -0800<![CDATA[The key trends in the property market for 2018]]>https://lololol.zohosites.com/thoughts/post/The-key-trends-in-the-property-market-for-2018

As the year draws to a close, many property developers already have their eye on 2018. With the uncertainty of Brexit still looming over the UK, it’s hard to say with supreme conviction what to expect from the property market next year. Other factors such as the rising divorce figure means that many more people are choosing to live as single occupants, boosting the need for housing and increasing the volatility of the market. But what does this mean for developers? Read on to find out the key trends for the property market in 2018.


A rise in rentals


With house prices continuing to soar, it’s likely that we’ll see an increase in the amount of private rental properties next year. The reason for this is that, regardless of schemes set up by the government such as Help to Buy, people just aren’t earning enough money to put down deposits. This has been made even worse by the recent predictions that wages in the UK are set to stagnate for a further two decades, driving up the cost of living and making it even more difficult for people to get their own property.


Increasing house prices


Despite Brexit, prices are set to continue to rise. Recent predictions show that the cost of buying your own home is set to increase even further by 2019, mainly due to a lack of supply. This makes life difficult for property developers who want to get a foothold in the market, with many hesitant to approach the bank for a large loan to cover the cost of developing a new property if they feel that there isn’t anyone to buy it.


Transport


Another trend that we’re likely to see in 2018 and beyond is the increasing effect of transport on the property market. Huge new projects such as HS2 and Crossrail are, in theory, going to provide greater connectivity for the UK, which will open up new commuter hubs across the country in places which weren’t previously considered by people working in places such as London or Manchester. This will, naturally, push up the prices in the surrounding area and affect the local economies that become new commuter towns.


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]]>Wed, 27 Dec 2017 01:00:00 -0800<![CDATA[3 tips for expanding your property portfolio]]>https://lololol.zohosites.com/thoughts/post/3-tips-for-expanding-your-property-portfolio

How to Expand Your Property Portfolio

One of the great universal challenges faced by property developers is how to expand the property portfolio. Doing so increases the amount of tenants you’re able to hold and, as such, boosts your profits. This can then be invested in further properties and so on until you’re in possession of a big property portfolio and a healthy bank balance. But what’s the best way to go about achieving this?

Joint Venture Capital

One of the best ways to expand your property portfolio is by joining forces with a lender in a joint venture capital scheme. This involves pooling your funds and resources and working together for the purpose of expanding your portfolio, and means you’ll be able to add new properties to your collection quicker due to your enhanced buying power. 

Joint venture capital investments also give you the benefit of having a partner who has vested interests in the success of your new venture together, meaning you’ll have greater manpower and a more manageable workload. 

It’s for these reasons that joint venture capital investments are one of the most popular options for new property developers looking to expand their portfolio as well as veterans in the field hoping to bolster their capabilities.

Increase The Value of Your Existing Properties

Another simple way to buy more property is to increase the value of your existing property. Enhancing your existing buildings by adding new décor or furniture, or by building extensions, means you can charge higher rental prices or even take on further tenants. This can be an extremely cost-effective quick win when looking to expand your property portfolio; even minor renovations such as painting can breathe new life into your properties and enable you to charge higher prices, allowing you to make your money back promptly and start saving more towards your next investment

Don’t Forget Your Tenants

When you’re busy scouting for new investment opportunities, it can be easy to forget the source of your existing income: your tenants. Failing to get back to your tenants when they have complaints or need fixes could result in them moving on when their lease is up, leaving you with another challenge to face on top of securing funding or finding your next property. 

Keeping in contact with your existing tenants is an essential part of building your property empire and failing to look after them properly can be detrimental to your plans.

In conclusion: 

If you're looking to expand your property portfolio, there are a few key steps you'll need to take.

First, you'll need to develop a comprehensive strategy for achieving your desired level of growth. This means setting goals and researching the real estate market to determine which types of properties are in high demand and are likely to yield the best returns.

You'll also need to ensure that you have the necessary capital to finance your investments and that you have the right team in place to help you manage your properties.

Additionally, you'll need to be proactive in seeking out new properties and negotiating deals that are favorable to you.

Finally, it's important to always stay up-to-date with the latest trends in real estate so that you can make informed decisions about where and when to invest.

By following these steps, you should be able to build a successful and profitable property portfolio.

  • Decide how much you can afford to spend
  • Look for areas with potential for growth
  • Research the property market
  • Consider the risks involved
  • Get advice from experts

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]]>Thu, 21 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0800<![CDATA[Investing in Business-Critical Areas Can Eliminate SME Productivity Challenges]]>https://lololol.zohosites.com/thoughts/post/Investing-in-Business-Critical-Areas-Can-Eliminate-SME-Productivity-Challenges

Why it’s important to invest in Business-Critical Areas

SMEs facing capacity and productivity challenges need to take a considered look at their current operations to identify the business-critical areas that they should be investing in. Recent research shows that it’s a problem that’s facing many SMEs across the UK, placing their goals and long-term plans at risk.

According to research from Opus Energy, just 14% of UK SMEs claim that productivity is not an issue, highlighting the extent of small businesses that are affected. Incentivising staff to ensure that productivity remains high is a challenge but with carefully selected investments, it is possible for SMEs to boost their output, earning a significant return on investment.

Finding, hiring, and retaining the best talent in the industry is no small task for businesses but it is possible for them to compete. Implementing competitive remuneration packages when filling vacancies can help give the business an instant productivity boost, particularly when the post holder is in a position of influence to spur on other employees.


It’s also important to note the impact equipment, software, and other assets have on the productivity of a business as a whole. If your team are using outdated equipment or don’t have the right digital tools at their disposal, it can have a huge impact on your capacity and output. For SMEs it can be a challenge to raise the capital they need to invest in these areas that have the potential to propel them to new heights, but lending can provide them with a solution.


Aiming to meet the needs of growing SMEs that need finance to fund their plans, we connect businesses with lending providers that can match their current circumstances. From Pay as You Trade agreements, where businesses only pay when transactions have successfully gone through, to SME Working Capital loans with competitive interest rates, we deliver a service that makes it easier for businesses to invest in high impact productivity areas to ensure they’re operating at their best. 


Growing your business doesn't have to be hard. Unlock the power of tailored and flexible business growth finance with GIC Capital today 🚀 #financeforgrowth #flexibleborrowing 

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