BRESLINS BLOG
FIND OUT ABOUT OUR LATEST NEWS, INSIGHTS & EVENTS
What is the Clean Air Zone, and how will it affect business in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter?
The council has stated that Birmingham is on a journey to cleaner air. The intent is to reduce pollution in the city centre and surrounding areas, by attempting to reduce the amount of traffic in the centre. The population of Birmingham is growing – new buildings are being erected, the rail and metro system are…
Read More
Nervous about networking?
Check out the benefits, tips and tricks to successful business networking Contact us today to find out more about our networking events, send an email to info@breslins.co.uk or give us a call on 0121 233 0456 or come and have an informal coffee and a chat in our offices located in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. A…
Read More
Does social media marketing overwhelm you? How to make it work for your business.
Despite marketing being crucial to any business’ success story, a lot of entrepreneurs and SME’s avoid and question the most popular form in today’s modern world, that being social media. The thought for many of having to continually maintain an online presence is daunting and difficult. But more importantly believed to not be worthwhile, leading…
Read More
Secured vs. Unsecured Short-term Funding
By Juliette Peyraud, Senior Account Manager at Spotcap Short-term business loans are an important part of the funding mix. Many businesses use them to grow or pursue certain opportunities, such as hiring staff, renovating premises, bridging a cash flow gap or purchasing new inventory or equipment. Banks, but also non-traditional lenders offer short-term loans. However, …
Read More
Does my business need a Consultant?
There comes a point in every business when the owner realises they need advice and asks the question, “Should I hire a consultant?” Whether you’re growing an existing business or starting a new company, hiring the right business consultant can be a cost-effective way for your small business to access specialised knowledge. A business…
Read More
How easy is it to change accountant? With Breslins it’s easy!
There are many reasons why changing accountants could be good for your business. Your business may have changed and grown or maybe it’s your accountant’s business that has evolved and they are no longer servicing your needs effectively. Despite what you might think the actual process of changing accountants is a relatively simple one. Switching…
Read More
Five signs it’s time to switch accountants
How to tell it’s time to switch accountant The thought of switching accountants can be seen as ‘scary’. Despite making tough business decisions every day, many entrepreneurs and SME owners shy away from switching accountants even if deep down they know they should. There are also many who miss the obvious signs and have no…
Read More
Business Succession Planning
At some stage you will decide to leave your business; perhaps you have decided to sell, retire or do something else. Regardless of the reason, having a succession (or exit) plan in place will help you to smoothly transition out of your business. A good succession plan can not only secure a business owner’s retirement…
Read More
Breslins is the first to trade with Credex; a new form of Business Finance
Breslins is delighted to be the first business to complete a transaction through CREDEX, an exciting new alternative small business finance solution developed at the University of Birmingham. The launch event was held on 9th April at the Natwest Incubator offices with Stuart Bowles and the team from CREDEX summarising the key benefits of an…
Read More