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January is the start of a new year and many of us have already made (and perhaps even broken) an array of resolutions to change our lives for the better in 2023. Of course, it’s not just your personal life that could benefit from a change of direction and a promise to make improvements. If you run a business, the start of the year is the ideal time to take stock of your company and make a New Year’s Resolutions for it.

In this article, we’re going to take a look at five possible New Year’s Resolutions that are practical, achievable, and beneficial for any kind of business:

As one of the UK’s most important port cities, Liverpool has always been a hub for businesses and commerce. Here at Centaur Properties, we rent commercial properties to a wide variety of companies based in the city, from all industries and sectors. We know, as well as anybody, the tremendous depth of commercial talent you can find in a city like Liverpool.

As a small business owner, you want to find every opportunity to help your company grow. One of the most effective ways to do so is by becoming a member of your local Chamber of Commerce. These institutions can be found in all major towns and cities across the UK and are great way to get yourself known among other businesses servicing your local area.

In this article, we’re going to discuss some of the key ways in which joining a Chamber of Commerce can help you grow your business:

One of the best ways to get the most out of your employees is to nurture their creativity. Staff who are given the opportunity to think outside of the box and develop creative solutions to their day-to-day work issues tend to happier, more satisfied with their job role, and, most importantly, more productive.

To foster that creativity in your team, you need a workplace environment that encourages innovation and creative thinking. In this article, we’re going to look at four quick and easy ways your office design can promote a more creative workforce.

Light industrial units have seen a major surge in demand over the last few years and it’s not difficult to see why. During the national coronavirus lock downs, many people decided to take the risk of starting their own small commercial venture. Following the lifting of restrictions, many SMEs realised they stood a better chance of surviving tumultuous economic times by being suitably nimble to change tack at a moment’s notice.

The retail experience has changed considerably for most people over the last few years. Between lock-downs and the massive boom in online shopping, the role of bricks-and-mortar retail outlets is evolving at a fast pace. That’s not to say there isn’t still a market for in-person retail – there most certainly is – it’s just that shop owners need to put a little more thought into the kind of retail space that can work for them.

In this article, we’re going to look at the sort of questions you should be asking if you want to find the ideal storefront for your new retail venture.