When was the last time you carried out a review of your competitors? With a competitor analysis you can establish what makes your product or service unique and therefore what attributes to promote in order to attract customers in your target market. #businessmentor

Do you know an 18-30 year old with a great business idea? The Princes Trust has helped over 86,000 young people to start their own #business. Be the best #entrepreneur you can be. buff.ly/2HZaeji

What are your business goals? Perhaps to work less and achieve more, or improve your health and wellbeing so that your business can thrive? Get in touch here if you need support with your #smallbusiness goals

Over the past 18 months people have become carers, relationships have ended, children have been born, illness diagnosed or recovered from, loved ones have been lost. It’s essential, now more than ever, to work collaboratively and be kind as we bring people back to the workplace.

Over the past 18 months, people have become carers, relationships have ended, children have been born, illness diagnosed or recovered from, loved ones have been lost. Now more than ever, we must work collaboratively and be kind as we integrate people back into the workplace.

Everyone seems to be talking about Hybrid working, so what is it and what are the pros and cons? This article answers those and many more questions around the future of work. buff.ly/33oDDeA #returntowork #postpandemic #hybridworking

Have you heard about the Good Business Charter? The FSB has partnered with The Good Business Foundation to adapt the Good Business Charter accreditation and make it accessible for small businesses with less than 50 employees. Find out more here: buff.ly/3xGvv6n

Are you keeping an eye on the competition? Understanding what is going on outside your business is an important part of strategic planning so how have your competitors diversified or adapted post-pandemic?

Would you say you work smart or hard? If you truly want to work smarter, you need to take a good, hard look at your daily tasks and learn to prioritise, delegate or outsource to someone else when necessary. #businessmentor #stratforduponavon #warwickshire

The prospect of returning to a workplace can range from wonderful and exhilarating, to terrifying and overwhelming. What re-engagement plans are you implementing for your team? #returntowork #postpandemic

With more people returning to the workplace, if you’ve got any doubts about how your team members are coping, have a chat with them. When you speak to them, make sure to really listen by paying attention to what they’re saying and how they’re saying it. #backtowork

There’s no better way to sell your product or service than by telling a story - do you agree? Let readers put themselves in the shoes of that person so they imagine and feel what it would be like if you solved their problem too. #salestips #businessdevelopment #businessmentor

What are your goals for the remainder of the year going to be? What’s going to catapult you to a new level financially, professionally or personally that makes you feel both excited and uncomfortable at the same time? #goals #entrepreneur #postpandemic

Have you tried automation in your sales process? Instead of sending traffic straight to your sales page, set up a couple of automation emails to build trust and give your prospect information and value about your product or service. #salestips #businessdevelopment

No one wants to buy from a robot so let prospects know they're buying from a human being. Be friendly and keep your language personal, and informal – remember to sound like a person someone wants to connect with. #salestips #businessdevelopment #growyourbusiness

Reassure your prospects that you know what you’re doing and fill them with confidence about your offering. When sharing content and communicating, make sure all links work, check and double-check spelling and grammar, and always proofread before sending. #salestips

I say keep it simple! I believe sometimes a plain email or presentation works better. It’s not always about flashy images and bold colours. What do you prefer to see? #salestips #businessdevelopment #growyourbusiness #businessmentor

What problem does your product or service solve that people actually care about? How do you know it does? Make sure you're selling something people actually want. #salestips #businessdevelopment #growyourbusiness #businessmentor

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