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Growth and Strategy

Welcome to Premierline's Insight Hub

Your go-to destination for expert guidance, insights and information on all things business.

As one of the UK’s leading SME insurance brokers, we understand the importance of having access to reliable and up-to-date information. In our Insight Hub, you’ll find a wealth of resources designed to help you navigate the complex world of business. Our comprehensive library of resources includes guides, news, articles, and tips to help you stay informed and can help you make informed decisions about protecting your business.

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Growth and Strategy
The secrets to success for startups in 2023
Jul 3, 2023

What does it take to make your startup business a success in 2023? Taking the first steps towards launching your own startup business can be a daunting but incredibly rewarding…

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Growth and Strategy
Work better together with a ‘Manual of Me’
May 16, 2023

The ‘Manual of Me’ concept could help to improve your team’s performance Staff satisfaction should be of paramount importance for business leaders who want to be able to get the…

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Growth and Strategy
What are the advantages and disadvantages for the franchisee?
Feb 20, 2023

Franchisee advantages and disadvantages Becoming a franchisee removes the need to build a brand, establish systems and processes and train staff, which can be appealing. However, it also removes some…

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Growth and Strategy
What are the advantages and disadvantages of franchising?

If you are thinking about becoming a franchisor, then you are probably aware that there are many advantages and disadvantages to doing so. In this article we will look at…

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Growth and Strategy
The pros and cons of moving to a 4 day working week
Nov 9, 2022

Could your business move to a 4 day working week? In the UK, there’s been a lot of discussion about moving to a 4 day working week, with a number…

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Growth and Strategy
Supply chain disruption – Is your business at risk?
Sep 28, 2021

Is your business at risk? While lean production has become a cornerstone of successful supply chain management and a way for businesses to stay flexible and responsive to changing tastes…

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Growth and Strategy
Why continued learning is so important for freelancers
Jul 27, 2021

Grow your skills by learning As a freelance worker, keeping up to date with your current skills, as well as learning new ones, rests solely on your shoulders. In this…

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Growth and Strategy
How to write a business plan
Feb 24, 2021

Making a plan to start or grow your business Whether you are starting a new business or wanting to grow your existing business, you will want to make a business…

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Growth and Strategy
UK Convenience store statistics 2020
Jan 14, 2021

Insight into the UK convenience retail industry Every year, the voice of local shops, the Association of Convenience Stores conduct research into the convenience retail industry to show how important…

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Growth and Strategy
6 Consumer trends that could be here to stay post COVID-19
Jan 7, 2021

The consumer behaviours that could continue beyond the COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 has undoubtedly changed the way that we have lived our lives since it arrived in the UK in January…

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Growth and Strategy
8 Ways small businesses can compete with big chain businesses
Dec 14, 2020

Encouraging shoppers to shop local rather than at the large chains Small businesses are the backbone of many of the communities that they serve, but many people still prefer to…

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Growth and Strategy
Five qualities of a great salon manager
Sep 14, 2020

Finding the right candidate to run your salon If you own a hair or beauty salon and the business is doing particularly well, you may consider taking on a manager…

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Our Insight Hub authors

Kris Littlewood

Kris Littlewood

Digital Marketing Consultant

Joe Sharpe

Joe Sharpe

Account Executive

Phil Browning

Phil Browning

Client Sales Executive

Rebecca Leversidge

Rebecca Leversidge

Marketing Manager

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Stephanie Conway

Partnership Executive