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BIMA Startup Event in association with Rackspace
Posted by Craig Le Grice on May 16, 2013 // No Comments

How do you, as a startup, take an idea and turn it in to a successful business? Key points to take away from BIMA’s startup seminar, held on 14 May at Google Campus, in association with Rackspace

Attended by more than 60 new and innovative startups, the event was open to members and non-members alike and
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It’s all in the preparation : operating PAYE in real time
Posted by BIMA knowledge-sharing Legal & Finance on May 9, 2013 // No Comments

Are you ready? Real Time Information has been introduced by HMRC to improve the operation of Pay As You Earn. Whilst it might seem a daunting change, the key is in the preparation. Take steps now to make sure you don’t get caught out.
9 tips to build and engage your community
Posted by BIMA knowledge-sharing social media on April 22, 2013 // No Comments

Whatever your sector, it’s becoming increasingly important to give your audience a reason and place to be able to speak to you, and to others like them. That’s why now, more than ever, there’s a focus on developing online communities. Here are 9 simple tips to help you engage and grow your online community…

9 tips to build and engage your community
Posted by BIMA knowledge-sharing social media on // No Comments

Whatever your sector, it’s becoming increasingly important to give your audience a reason and place to be able to speak to you, and to others like them. That’s why now, more than ever, there’s a focus on developing online communities. Here are 9 simple tips to help you engage and grow your online community…
8 Brilliant Social Media Tools for Event Promotion
Posted by BIMA knowledge-sharing social media on March 11, 2013 // 1 Comment

Running a thought-leadership event? For building excitement, engagement and publicity, social media should be your best friend
4 rules that stop your celebrity social media campaign from getting banned by the ASA
Posted by BIMA knowledge-sharing social media on November 29, 2012 // No Comments

Do you work with celebrity brand ambassadors? After some notable bans this year, we explore best practice for involving high-profile people in social media campaigns
This year, the ASA has both banned and scrutinised a number of UK Twitter campaigns. But what did they do wrong, and how can you make sure your campaign lives on?
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It’s all in the preparation : operating PAYE in real time
Posted by BIMA knowledge-sharing Legal & Finance on May 9, 2013 // No Comments

Are you ready? Real Time Information has been introduced by HMRC to improve the operation of Pay As You Earn. Whilst it might seem a daunting change, the key is in the preparation. Take steps now to make sure you don’t get caught out.
Linkedin contacts – whose property? 5 steps to protect your contact list
Posted by BIMA knowledge-sharing Legal & Finance on April 3, 2013 // 2 Comments

What happens to your employee’s LinkedIn contacts when he or she leaves your business? We explore what you can do to protect these valuable contacts.
The Price Isn’t Always Right: Think Before You Sell Your Business
Posted by BIMA knowledge-sharing Legal & Finance on March 18, 2013 // No Comments

Thinking of selling up? Everyone will push you to sell, sell, sell but have you ever considered stepping off the travelator? It might be more lucrative than you think.

FMCG – the next sector to fall to digital business disruption?
Posted by BIMA knowledge-sharing Future Trends on March 25, 2013 // No Comments

Ecommerce has changed retail forever – but FMCG has remained largely unaffected. Do new digital sales models pose a new threat?