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Free business resources

Free Tools for Small Business

Free Tools for Small Business

Explore this list of free online tools to help you get your business started.
Free Advertising

Free Advertising

Learn about different ways you can advertise for free.
Business Podcasts

Business Podcasts

Explore this list of podcasts to help with your business.
Public speaking - Toastmasters International

Public speaking - Toastmasters International

Learn about how you can improve your public speaking skills.

Business planning

Begin with an end in mind

Begin with an end in mind

Learn about how to set goals for your business/
General business assistance links

General business assistance links

A list of important links that may be helpful to your business. 
Building relationships

Building relationships

Building relationships is a key element of building a successful business.
Target markets

Target markets

Learn what target markets are and how to find yours. 
Risk management Plan

Risk management Plan

A Risk Management Plan identifies possible risks to the business.
10 tips on how to make your workplace inclusive

10 tips on how to make your workplace inclusive

Learn 10 different ways you can make your workplace more inclusive for both employees and customers. 

Networking

30 Networking tips

30 Networking tips

Networking tips for before, during, and after the event.
By The Way, Who Do You Know Who? (BTW WDYKW)

By The Way, Who Do You Know Who? (BTW WDYKW)

Learn about how BTW WDYKW can bring you more opportunities. 
Business cards

Business cards

Learn some tips for making an effective business card.
Business networking organisations

Business networking organisations

Explore this list of well-known business networking groups. 
Memory hooks (aka taglines or slogans)

Memory hooks (aka taglines or slogans)

A memory hook is a phrase that describes what you do in your business.
Sponsoring an event

Sponsoring an event

Sponsoring an event can help to advertise your business. 
Volunteering

Volunteering

Learn about volunteering and some of its benefits. 

Self-marketing

Elevator pitch

Elevator pitch

Elevator pitches help you introduce yourself and your business.
Become the face of your business

Become the face of your business

People like doing business with people they like.
Blogging tips

Blogging tips

Blogging is an effective tool for promoting your business.
Email Signature

Email Signature

Learn how to turn your email signature into a marketing tool. 
Retaining existing customers

Retaining existing customers

Learn about retention rate and ways you can retain your customers. 
Understanding Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)

Understanding Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)

Learn about SEO and how it may help your business.
Testimonials

Testimonials

Learn about how testimonials may benefit your business.
Trade shows & conferences

Trade shows & conferences

These events may be a great way to advertise your business.
Unique selling point (USP)

Unique selling point (USP)

A USP may help differentiate your business from your competitors.
A Virtual Background - Virtual Real Estate

A Virtual Background - Virtual Real Estate

Virtual backgrounds can help you make your tagline and logo visible. 
Promote your brand with a business mascot

Promote your brand with a business mascot

A novel way to promote your business. 
Free newsletters

Free newsletters

Online newsletters are a great way to spotlight your business.