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Business Help with Community Improvements

Improving your neighbourhood attracts more customers and builds loyalty, but councils need help funding projects, here's how to get involved.

Build a Good Business Reputation Locally

How to build real customer loyalty for your local business by listening to what people need and delivering good service.

Borrow Window Space to Boost Your Profile

Borrow window space from nearby businesses to get your hidden business noticed without spending a fortune on advertising.

The Benefits of Sharing Business Premises

Sharing business premises can cut costs, reduce isolation, and help you build connections in your local business community.

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My Local Business: Interview With Cafe Owner

Lou opened a Glasgow café-bookshop three years ago and it's become a local destination by offering something simple: a quiet place to read.

Quiz: How Well Do You Know Your Customers and Neighbours?

Test how well you actually know your customers and the people in your local business community.

Publicise Your Business Without Polluting the Environment

Promote your business with recycled paper, eco-friendly items, and sustainable materials instead of wasteful traditional publicity methods.

When a Neighbour's Business Damages Yours

What to do when a neighbour's business harms yours, from talking it through to taking legal action.

Collaborate With Local Creative Talent to Generate Publicity

Team up with local artists and creators to boost your business visibility and support your community at the same time.

Get Involved in Local Publications to Raise Your Profile

Writing a regular column for local publications keeps your business in readers' minds while building your reputation as a community leader.

How Local Businesses Survive Recession

Small businesses can survive recessions by using local knowledge and outlasting competitors rather than waiting for the economy to turn around.

Your Business and Local Cyclists

Make your business more welcoming to cyclists by providing secure bike parking and pushing for safer local cycling infrastructure.

Business Research Training Partnerships

Partner with local colleges and universities to access student talent, boost research capabilities, and strengthen your business at the same time.

Testing New Technology

See how businesses can test new technology before it hits the market by partnering with colleges and universities.

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