Centre News

Why SMEs Should Enter Business Awards

Owners of SMEs may believe it is difficult to spare the time to put together an entry for a local or national business awards. Others may believe there is no chance of winning if you are up against much bigger competitors

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THESE ARE THE 3 BIGGEST SOURCES OF WORKPLACE STRESS -- AND HOW TO BEAT THEM

Our cultural epidemic of stress and burnout seems to get worse each year. Recent Gallup polls showed that 79 percent of Americans feel stressed “sometimes or frequently,” and two-thirds of the full-time American workforce has suffered from some degree of burnout. An article by Elizabeth Yuko, Ph.D, found on 'Entrepreneur'.

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4 LOGO-DESIGN OPTIONS TO BOOST YOUR MARKETING CAMPAIGN

You may not have an artistic bone in your body, but rest easy: There are experts, freelancers and low-cost online tools to help. We live in a logo-driven world. Think about those familiar logos for Coca-Cola, Nike, Starbucks, Google etc. According to the experts at Red Crow Marketing, the average adult is exposed to over 4,000 advertisements every day, and often the only image in the ad is the sponsoring company’s logo. That's why, for a small business or startup, a logo is critical. It's the anchor of your brand, drawing attention to your company and representing its core values. So, if you're considering designing this important aspect of your company's marketing presentation, here are four basic options you can choose from:

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Swindon Food Collective

We are busy sorting and packing all the donations we have received so far, in support of the Swindon Food Collective. We have been acting as a drop off point for any donations to help those in need. ​

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Collaborative Working – How SME’s Can Benefit

Collaborative working is rising in popularity in the UK, both within businesses and as a way for two or more businesses to pool expertise and resources. The expansion of cloud-based technology, making it easier for colleagues to work on shared projects, is one of many reason for this growth.

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Clare Duncan-Hawes, Chiropractic Health

“I moved into Basepoint back in August 2007 following a difficult time at my previous location. The Centre team were extremely helpful and the move was stress-free. My …

Kath Gater, Foot Health

"I moved into Basepoint back in 2013. The easy in easy out licence agreement, welcoming staff, clean environment, and the facilities made up my mind to set up my Foot…

Pauline Bond, GB Safety Limited

"As a small business Basepoint suits our needs perfectly and since moving in over a year ago we have never looked back. Basepoint is definitely the best office comple…