WHAT your sUCCESSFUL BUSINESS NEEDS, WANTS, AND MUST HAVE (BY LAW)

When accessing advice for your small business online you are at risk of trusting poor advice putting your business at risk of illegal or outdated advice.

For example businesses need to be registered with the ICO (even if you are only communicating via social media) and failing to do this can gain you an instant £400 fine and don’t get us started on the outdated strategies shared on marketing, or personal or professional development that slow down sustainable growth for your business!

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HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE

  1. What you need by law for your business.
  2. What is essential for your business. 
  3. What is good to have in place for your business. Things every business could benefit from (but if you are on a budget, it’s not essential to start with – aim to add as soon as you can. We want business to be sustainable.) All Affiliates are Insiders so you can start the conversation there. To use discount codes visit the Business school. Any questions email us here
Product or ServiceLegal RequirementEssentialGood to haveAffiliate
HRMCX
Data ProtectionXAdvaista, Robyn Banks. Copy and pasting docs is very dangerous and opens you to risk.
Privacy NoticesXAdvaista, Robyn Banks. Copy and pasting docs is very dangerous and opens you to risk.
Bank AccountXNot essential, but very wise to keep your money separate.
PrintingXPrint never goes out of fashion in marketing.
PhotographyXGood images can sell your business. Poor images can damage brand, sales and marketing results. Affiliates Tina Wing Photography
InsuranceXSpeak with the experts to see what you need. Don’t leave yourself open to risk.
Health and SafetyXCopy and pasting docs is very dangerous and opens you to risk. We don’t have a HS Expert yet, do you know one?
AccountantXYou can do your own books, but laws change and your accountant will even deal with HRMC for you. They know what you can claim for and can help you understand how to make more money too. Saving you time and money so you can concentrate on making the money! ZDS Accountants speak with Deepan Shah
Accountancy softwareXBernie Hughes is our affiliate offering exclusive Xero offers and training.
WebsiteXEmedia Website design, Justin Ormerod. It can stand you apart from the competition and be powerful as part of a marketing strategy.
SEOThis will massively help you get your business seen on Google. And grow your mailing list. And now we’ve Koala Digital on board with exclusive small business support.
BlogX2 options;
1. Blogging for business course (50% discount as an Insider) Here
2. 1 2 1 training with Mandie Holgate – international blogger and best selling author.
Marketing StrategyX4 options;
1. Marketing course (50% discount as an Insider.) Here
2. Affiliate Rob Sayles. (Agency).
3. Affiliate Mandie Holgate. (Coach.)
4. Free sales training; Insiders webinars via INsiders.
Social mediaX4 options;
1. Influencer course (50% discount as an Insider.) Here
2. Affiliate Rob Sayles. (Digital agency).
3. Affiliate Mandie Holgate. (Coach.)
5. Karen Rhodes Facebook Ads training and done for you services.
Email MarketingX2 options;
1. Rob Sayles. (Agency).
2. Affiliate Mandie Holgate. (Coach.)
P.R.X2 options;
1. Affiliate, Write Wai, Sally Anderson Wai. Do it for you.
2. Affiliate Mandie Holgate. (Coach.) Teach you how to do it yourself.
CopywritingX1. If words aren’t your thing then a copywriter can write website content, blog articles, social media posts. Affiliate Write Wai, Sally Anderson Wai.
2. Mandie’s Done for you service. See Insiders for info.
3. Blogging for business course – fast tangible results. Click here.
TelesalesXNot just to bring in leads and new business, use telesales for customer engagement and repeat business.
Graphic DesignerXIt may seem easy to design everything your business needs on Canva, however poor branding, logos and design can damage your businesses image.
HR ServicesXCopy and pasting your documentation is risky.
Employee documentationXMistakes in documentation can put you at high risk. Another example where generic templates could put you at risk.
Virtual AssistantXIf your business is growing fast, however you aren’t ready to take on staff (or more staff) then a VA can take over many administration, social media, tasks for you. Jenny Sjoella. Pangels.
LogisticsX
Coach / MentorXThe Insiders can work at your mentoring system providing constructive criticism, advice and experience. Mandie Holgate, Global coach.
Personal and Professional DevelopmentMandie Holgate, staff, leadership, networking skills, resilience, confidence, public speaking, NVC’s, team work.
Business PlanXIt is far easier to get to a destination if you know where, why, how what, when. Mandie Holgate, Global Coach and The Insiders. This course has the most amazing business plan module you could imagine!
Mission StatementXA powerful way to showcase what you stand for. Useful for award entries and new contracts. Good for customers, staff and suppliers. Assists with business plan and marketing strategy too. Mandie Holgate and The Insiders.
TechXIan Harden, IPC solutions – helping over half of the INsiders with repairs/replacements and upgrades. Better than the manufacturer’s warranty.
Cyber SecurityXJayne Meek, Spritzmonkey Cyber Security.
Serviced officesXCan give your business a good postal address, appearance of a larger organisation, and a receptionist to take all calls so you never miss an opportunity
Office suppliesX
TelecommunicationsX
HealthXNot looking after you in the equation is dangerous. If you don’t listen to your body, your body will floor you at the worse possible time. We’ve lots of experts on physical, emotional and mental health, including affiliates @Dr Anca-Liana Ciobotaru and Mandie Holgate
Pensions and InvestmentsXSarah Travers from Ajax Wealth Management.