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Autumn Budget: Key Takeaways for Members
The Autumn Budget 2024 includes key financial updates impacting Giftware Association members. Major changes involve increases in public spending, taxation, and growth projections, alongside …
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How much do I need to earn before paying VAT?
If you're running a business in the UK, you may be wondering when you need to start paying Value Added Tax (VAT). VAT is a tax that's charged on most goods and services sold in the UK…
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How to become a publicly listed company
Becoming a publicly listed company in the UK can provide a number of benefits for businesses, including increased access to capital and greater visibility to potential investors. However, the…
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How to set up a company
Setting up a company in the UK can be an exciting and rewarding process, but it can also be daunting if you’re unfamiliar with the legal and financial requirements. The Giftware Association…
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How to set up PAYE
If you're starting a new business or hiring employees for the first time in the UK, it's important to set up PAYE (Pay As You Earn) to ensure that you're paying the correct amount of tax and…
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What are the best methods of ensuring employee morale and motivation?
Ensuring high employee morale and motivation is essential for any business that wants to achieve success. High morale and motivation not only lead to higher productivity but also lead to increased…
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What are the legal requirements of starting a business?
Setting up a business in the UK can be an exciting and rewarding experience. However, it's important to be aware of the legal requirements involved in order to ensure that you're operating legally…
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What is the best way to set prices for my products or services?
Setting prices for products or services is a critical decision that can impact a business's revenue and profitability. Pricing too high can deter potential customers, while pricing too low can…
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What’s the best way to manage growth in my business?
Managing growth in a business is a delicate balance between scaling up while maintaining quality and profitability. If a business grows too quickly, it can become unmanageable, while slow growth…
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What’s the difference between copyright and trademark?
Copyright and trademark are two terms that are often used interchangeably, but they actually refer to two different areas of intellectual property law in the UK. Understanding the difference…
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FOUR WAYS TO BE YOUR RETAILERS DREAM SUPPLIER
As we are all know 2023 is going to be a challenging year. Considering the commercial pressures that all sectors of the economy are experiencing there has never been a better time to pause for…
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Brand Licensing Handbook
Learn more about the brand licensing industry and take the next step for your brand or product, download the Brand Licensing Handbook to discover all the basics of the industry and how you can…
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Why is social media good for B2B businesses in 2023?
Social media continues to be an important tool for B2B businesses in 2023 for several reasons:
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What is the difference between a product-led, sales-led, and marketing-led business?
What is the difference between a product-led, sales-led, and marketing-led business?
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An Overview of Design Trends for 2023-2024
Design trends are constantly evolving and changing, driven by changes in technology, social and cultural influences, and emerging creative ideas. As we move into 2023-2024, designers are expected…
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Introduction to Qalara - Sourcing
The Giftware Association is thrilled to introduce Qalara, a new-age global sourcing & wholesale platform that is disrupting and revolutionising the way importers and retailers can source…
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Ready for your First Employee?
You’re ready to take on your first employee, but that can be a scary prospect – there are so many myths around taking on employees and managing people. But if you don’t, your…
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Jargon Busting with Therese Oertenblad
In order to come across as credible, professional and trustworthy, it would be a good idea to familiarise yourself with the most common jargon. However, if in doubt, it's better to ask what …
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Unlocking the Potential: Harnessing the Power of LinkedIn for Your Business
In today's digital age, social media platforms have become indispensable tools for businesses to connect, engage, and expand their networks.
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Creating your Business Plan - Part 1
Why does your business need a written plan? The simple answer to why you need a business plan, regardless of the business size, or age or level of revenue, is that if you don’t have a …
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Creating Your Business Plan - Part 2
Why does your business need a written plan? The simple answer to why you need a business plan, regardless of the business size, or age or level of revenue, is that if you don’t have a …
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The Kings Awards - How to Apply
The King’s Awards for Enterprise are the most prestigious awards for businesses, recognising and celebrating business excellence across the UK. The recipients of the awards demonstrate…
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How to use gift cards to boost your sales and your brand
he gift card industry is worth over £7billion and growing. Understanding this market and how to run an effective gift card program can increase revenue, drive customer acquisition and …
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How to get your products featured in the Christmas Gift Guides
Last year, there were over 29,000 products included in the UK gift guides, but if you want to be featured, you must be in the editors’ inboxes. In this workshop, Rosie Davies-Smith…
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UK Trade Magazines List
We have listed below a lot of trade magazines, some are free, some are paid-for, and the majority have free email newsletters available. All magazines listed are UK based. The benefit of reading…
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