A guide to Instagram Reels for small businesses

In August 2020, Instagram unveiled a new way to post and enjoy videos on its platform in the UK, going...

Could iOS 14 updates impact your Facebook Ads?

‘Privacy’ is a hot topic in the tech world these days, so it’s little surprise that we’re seeing tech giants...

Nine things to do before you send an email campaign

Email marketing is the cornerstone of many a small business marketing strategy, but it takes careful planning to make a...

How to advertise your small business online

So, you’ve got yourself a website. That’s great! But how do you go about getting the word out about your...

How to get started in a web development career

Did you know that 75% of UK businesses are up against a digital skills shortage? Or that 82% of online...

What SMEs need to know about VAT registration

Accounting is an essential part of running your own business, but sometimes understanding the processes and responsibilities involved as a...

What is public liability insurance, and does your business need it?

If the coronavirus pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that we never know what’s around the corner. We all hope...

Nine digital marketing trends for 2021

If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that some things simply can’t be predicted. Who’d have thought, this time last...

Getting your new business online

With everything that’s happened to the world in 2020, it’s fair to say that it’s never been more important to...

Three great trade websites

As a tradesman who’ll be entering people’s houses, one of the biggest concerns you’ll come up against is the need...

Making the most of Christmas as a freelancer

The run-up to Christmas can feel a bit lonely when you’re a freelancer who works from home. Of course, a...

DDoS attacks: What small businesses need to know

If you think cyber security is something only big businesses need to be worried about, think again. A Federation of...

Here’s what you need to do when you go freelance

Taking the decision to hand in your notice and start out as a freelancer is an exciting and life-affirming moment...

Six great Christmas social media campaign ideas for SMEs

It’s that time of year again, and after what’s been largely a write-off of a year, we’re still holding out...

A guide to IGTV for small businesses

If I were to ask you to guess what the second biggest search engine in the world is, after Google,...

The best online podcast software for small businesses

Podcasts have taken the world by storm in recent years, with over 7 million people listening to them each week...

How to set up as a freelancer: 10 legal aspects to consider

If you’ve read our five reasons to go freelance and you’re convinced that it’s the right way forward for you,...

How to become a copywriter

Often confused with copyright law by the uninitiated, copywriting is the art of commercial writing. Most often it means using...

Email marketing tips: Six ways to personalise your emails

When it comes to email marketing, it’s all very well getting your messages into people’s inboxes, but if they only...

A guide to creating effective Facebook landing pages

Having written about Facebook advertising several times previously, I’m sure I don’t need to stress its power for marketing small...