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Key Differences Between Outsourcing and Offshoring When Hiring Software Developers

Outsourcing vs. offshoring, which one to choose? Both are great solutions for finding fresh IT talents Which of these options would work best for you? Here we will see all …

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Important Things to Consider Before Accepting Online Credit Card Payments

According to a 2019 survey by the Federal Reserve, 86% of respondents owned a credit card. What does this figure mean for businesses? It means that if you’re not already …

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Importance of Accounts Payable Financing for Business

Accounts payable financing or also referred to as vendor financing or trade credit, is a form of credit that allows businesses to borrow money from a vendor for purchasing their …

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The Business Models of Dating Sites

On Financial Expert we analyse the financial side of everything. This week we look at dating services.  If you haven’t used a dating site or dating app, you’re probably in …

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How To Handle Equity In Your Startup 

Startup founders come up with inventions and innovations. However, they need to raise funds to establish and grow their businesses. To do this, they develop a financing structure and identify …

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How a Well-developed Workplace Safety Program Saves Businesses Money

If your business has ever been the subject of an accident at work claim, you already know how costly the process is financially and in terms of working days lost. …

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What You Should Know Before Starting Your Own Business

Starting your own business can be a daunting task. In this blog post, we will provide you with some basic information that will help you get started. This post is …

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Financial Dilemma of Commuting & Business Travel

As the world begins to navigate peak cases of Covid-19, governments are beginning to loosen the tight regulations on offices and workplaces and encourage employees to travel back to work. …

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Managing the Cost of Business Travel for Your Business

Business travel has finally remerged since the pandemic. Professionals can travel across the world or the country and diversify their experiences. Business travel is an opportunity to meet new contacts …

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6 Benefits Of Hiring A Local Accountant For Your Business

Good business depends entirely on good accounting. Your business is expected to make profits at the same time running sustainably. This can be achieved by having important accounting tools like …

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How to Invest in a Franchise

Franchises offer aspirational entrepreneurs a proposition that’s too good to refuse. A tried and tested business model that makes a profit, plus training on how to perpetuate that success.  Of …

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How to Streamline your Payment Systems

Getting payment from your customers is among the most important processes in your business. If your payment process is cumbersome and slow, then you risk alienating your customers – or, …

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Essential Investments to Make in Your Business

For those who love our business book shortlists, we’ve summarised the key investments you can make in your own business in this short article. Once your business starts to become …

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How To Accept Credit Card Payments As A Business

Every business should be able to take credit card payments from customers. Credit cards are frequently chosen as payment methods at checkout, in person or online. Accepting credit cards increases …

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Understanding and Explaining The SaaS Business Model

Nowadays, Software as a Service (SaaS) is the business model of choice. Approximately 80 percent of businesses, as per a study conducted by Virayo, use some form of SaaS application. …

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B2B eCommerce Solutions for 2022

Recent statistics for  B2B eCommerce solutions show that almost half of B2B businesses are now selling their products online, a figure which they forecast will increase by another 40% within …

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Yes, You Need an IBAN Account

If you are an international business that has been working with different countries and sending money abroad for a long time, you need to open an IBAN account. Even if you …

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Improving the Value of Commercial Real Estate by Investing in Office Interiors

The best business books recommend that business’s looking to attract and retain top-tier talent need to buy and develop their office space to an equally high standard. A plush office …

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Choosing the Right Storage for Your Business

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Why Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) was made Mandatory for Companies

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How To Raise Finance or Investment For Your Business

It can be a daunting thing when it comes to raising finances for your business. What if no one wants to invest? What if all your hard work has been …

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Are Temporary Buildings a Worthy Property Investment?

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How to Grow Your Business Quickly

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How to Reduce Chargebacks for Your Business

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The Pandemic & Changing Attitudes About Self-Employment

A Covid-19 pandemic prompted the closure of businesses, childcare centres, and schools in the United States, UK, and around the world. For duties that might be completed remotely, working from …

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How to Secure Your Corporate Financial Assets and Prevent Theft

The latest in our series of business articles for entrepreneurs and other senior managers who visit Financial Expert. Be sure to also check out the best business books for other …

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How Supply Chain Finance Helps To Satisfy Demand

In our latest post in a series on business finance, we’re looking at supply chain finance. We’ve recently covered how corporate finance textbooks have expanded their remit to include commercial …

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Eye-Opening Statistics About Small Businesses in Australia

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Great Books on Finance & Economics for Students

Are you a student and want to be on the path of development in financial and economic terms? We offer you books that can help you in this case. If …

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Setting the Right Price and Valuation for a Service

Do you have a business providing services? Are you wondering how you can pick out the right price for these services to make your business a cut above the rest? …

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What Are The Benefits of Leasing a Van For Business?

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What Is The Average Financial Cost of Hiring a Skip?

The latest in our series of business orientated articles for readers who love our selection of the best business books. Using a skip to dispose of all of your unwanted …

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Rest in Dubai in 2021: All that Foreign Investors Need to Know About Car Rental

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Avoiding The Damaging Credit Impact of Loan Charge-Offs

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What Investors Need to Know Before Putting Money Into a Care Home Business

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6 Ways to Strengthen Your Business’ Financial Position

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The Simple Guide to UK Commercial Mortgages

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The Financial Risks of Manufacturing in 2021 – A Clear Breakdown

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The Impact of Brexit on the UK Fintech Industry – Sink or Swim?

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Why Install a Centralized HVAC System?

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7 Ways To Reduce Fraud With Your Shopify Store

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Here’s How You Can Eliminate Revenue Leakage Today

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How To Help Your Ecommerce Business Grow Even Faster 

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How To Evolve From a Small Business to a Large Business

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How to Boost Motivation of Employees Working Remotely

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How to Finance a Start-Up Company

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5 Tips When Investing as A Business

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How Much Does it Cost to Run a Successful Taxi Business?

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Technologies and Trends disrupting the Finance and Banking Industry

Technological advances have been the biggest disruptor of the financial industry. The more consumer expectations change, the more technology has to be introduced to keep up with the demands. Digital …

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Creating A Legacy Plan For Your Business: What You Need To Know

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Large UK stockbroker with a flat account fee and a free trade every month. Cheapest for investors with big pots.

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