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Stats/analytics/SEO expert wanted!

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Yes, we’re at it again. We need a new marketing bod. However, since we’ve pretty much got words covered, we now need a numbers pro. Someone who thinks in binary and dreams of electric sheep. Though we are growing quickly, we still consider ourselves a startup and are looking for…

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Why did Facebook really acquire Instagram?

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Yesterday Facebook released a new app called Camera and, just like that, the fog lifted. The reason Zuck and his crew shelled out $1 billion (insert Dr Evil joke here) for Instagram suddenly became a little more clear. An application that allows you to add filters and effects to photos…

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How to plan for an exhibition

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The Business Show was my first experience planning for an exhibition, and while it was great fun I also wish I had had a guide to help me. So, here’s what I learned along the way and wish I knew when I started! If there’s anything missing that you find essential…

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Live Blog – Digital Sizzle 4: an audience with Tech City

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Please note: The opinions voiced in this article are those of Stuart Bradley (me) or those of the companies alluded to within the article, not those of KashFlow Software Ltd. i.e. plz don’t sue. The validity of the Tech City Investment Organisation is probably one of the biggest issues currently under scrutiny…

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The Effect of Shorter Trial Periods for SaaS

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A couple of months ago I wrote that we were reducing our free trial period for our online accounting software. To summarise: we have always offered a 60 day trial, one of the longest in our industry. I decided to drop it to 14 days – one of the shortest. The…

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We need an Office Junior!

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We’re hiring again, and this time we’re looking for an Office Junior/Administrator. Ideally you’ll know about our amazing accounting software (we put an emphasis on automating everything possible) and great customer service (we answer customer queries every day, including Christmas and at nights/weekends). You’ll help keep the office running smoothly…

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Entrepreneurs in Prison

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The front page of the Metro this morning carried a story about prisoners being used as workers by the likes of M&S and other big firms. The Independent and many other papers also have the story. I’ve not dared look to see what the Daily Mail think about it. Predictably…

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Five tips for balancing family life and work

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Yesterday we asked our Facebook community how they strike a balance between their work and family lives. Below are some of their suggestions: Set aside one day a week to spend time with your kids. Switch off from work in their after school hours to spend time with them. Remember…

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HOW TO: Network at events. (Hint: Stop thinking about ‘networking’)

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I came across this post on The Next Web over the weekend and thought it made some interesting points. Recent studies have suggested that, as a society, we’re actually regressing to our neanderthal roots – our compulsions to check our smartphones every five minutes are hindering our empathy and ability to…

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5 easy ways to improve your small business copywriting

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This is a guest post by Georgina El Morshdy.  Georgina is a freelance copywriter specialising in writing hard-working copy for micro-business. She also blogs at Copywriting Gems and posts weekly tips and ideas to help improve persuasive writing. If you write your own copy you can also sign-up for her…

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We’re doing another exhibition!

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This May we’ll be heading to ExCel London for Business Startup, which just so happens to be the the UK’s biggest exhibition for anyone starting or expanding a business! There will be seminars by David Gold, Brad Burton and others.  In fact, there’s a rumour that our very own Duane will be talkingtest…

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I didn’t get any work done today

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I had a realisation recently that other founders – especially those of a technical bent – might be able to relate to. I’d just spent a whole day in various meetings.  As I left for the day and realised my laptop hadn’t even left my man bag I said “I…

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HOW TO: Exhibit at events (and how not to…)

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Here at KashFlow, we love events. Although social media is great for gauging people’s opinions on products, features and ideas, you may find that you tend to interact only with people who either really love something you’ve done or really dislike it. The (sad) fact is, you might never get…

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Open Letter to Banks – API Access to Statement Data

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As per our press release, I’ve today sent an open letter to the heads of British banks. The letter is as follows: I am writing to you today to urge that small businesses be granted secure electronic access to their own bank statement data. By failing to make this available…

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