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Why are small business owners so busy?

August 2017

Everyone knows that running a business is more than a full-time job. But why are small business owners so busy, and what can we do about it?

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7 steps to choosing software that is right for your business

July 2017

8-minute read

Following these 7 steps when choosing software will help you make the right decision for your small business.

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4 reasons why small businesses need process maps

May 2017

4-minute read

Process maps are not just for large organisations. Process mapping can be invaluable, even vital, to small businesses.

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7 signs a business process is broken

November 2016

6-minute read

Sometimes it is easy to spot when something is broken. But not always. Do any of these signs seem familiar? Are your business processes broken?

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5 concrete rules for writing clear and effective instructions (with examples)

November 2022

9-minute read

Learn 5 concrete rules for writing clear and effective instructions, with examples of best practice, and bad practices to avoid.

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How to get a job interview with Middlestone on Indeed.com

August 2022

10-minute read

Here are the lessons we learned from analysing 1,192 job applications.

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Optimising business forms for maximum efficiency

March 2017

7-minute read

How making small changes to the way you design even manual paper-based forms can make a big difference.

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What is productivity and why should small businesses care?

December 2017

2-minute read

We keep hearing about productivity in the news, but what does productivity mean for small business owners?

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The role of Business Analysis in small business growth

October 2017

1-minute read

Business Analysts help businesses to change, adapt and grow. They identify business’ needs and put in place practical solutions.

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Cheap social media automation for small business

April 2017

6-minute read

These 5 cheap cloud-based apps will help you automate your small business social media accounts without breaking the bank.

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4 business experts discuss the benefits of automation

March 2017

2-minute read

In recent years, automation has provided a way to cut costs, save time or improve quality for businesses. But what is it? And how could it benefit your business?

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Kaizen versus New Year’s resolutions

January 2017

3-minute read

The first new year’s resolutions were made 4,000 years ago. Kaizen became popular only 30 years ago. While most New Year’s resolutions fail, Kaizen is proven to lead to significant business improvements.

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