The Help You Need
At Clever Gecko we provide the ground level advice and guidance for you to build a solid foundation for your company that will allow you to go from strength to strength taking you and your business to anywhere you want it to go.
- Using our proven and successful performance record, we will work with you to place your business in the best possible position in the market place to take on competitors and win.
- You will have your very own “Dragon” advisor, who will look at all aspects of your business and then guide you around the pitfalls that come with starting your own business.
- You will have direct access to your advisor when you need it. Using a combination of One 2 One meetings, phone calls or emails we are with you every step of the way.
- You will get access to our marketing business secrets to promote your business fast.
We will focus your efforts into creating a profitable business at the earliest point possible by providing you with suppliers who are reliable, honest and competitively priced, allowing you to concentrate your time on winning orders.
By helping you identify your weaknesses we can provide expertise to either teach you the skills required or supply the resources that can remove that weakness and thus allow you to focus your attention on your strengths.
Clever Gecko will help you build sales, increase productivity, maximise profits and add credibility to your business from day one.
Business News
The number of empty shops on the UK's High Streets is set to increase this year, a survey says, as economic conditions get tougher.
Greece holds further talks with its international lenders, as the debate on more austerity measures continues.
The mortality rate in England and Wales improved in 2011, which could have a knock-on effect on pensions, actuaries say.
The Australian owner of the Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank is looking for options to sell or radically reform the businesses.
The price of gas in the UK hits its highest level for five years as below-freezing temperatures lead to a surge in demand across Europe.
Network Rail bosses, including chief executive Sir David Higgins, say they will not accept bonuses this year amid growing political pressure.
Demand for credit cards is "feeling the strain" as UK borrowers turn to other forms of finance, a report suggests.
The P45 has been given a reprieve by the UK tax authority after employers said they did not want to see it go.
Tesco Bank is not expected to launch its current account until next year in order to take advantage of new rules.
The Brazilian government privatises operations at three airports as part of moves to upgrade transport links ahead of the World Cup.
Scottish firms are being "locked out" of public procurement contracts worth hundreds of millions of pounds, a think-tank claims.
UK house prices increased by 0.6% in January, according to the latest survey from the Halifax.
Six serious bidders remain in contention to take over the Cardiff-based clothing retail firm Peacocks, struggling with £750m debts, BBC Wales understands.
Taiwan smartphone maker HTC reports a 57% jump in annual profits, but it predicts a downbeat start to trading this year.
Telecoms regulator Ofcom tells BT Group to cut the wholesale prices it charges for use of its lines
China tells its airlines not to pay charges to the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme, aimed at cutting carbon emissions.
The way annuities are sold is costing half a million retirees each year as much as £1bn in future pension income, the National Association of Pension Funds says.
Just over one million taxpayers face a penalty of £100 for failing to submit their self-assessment tax returns on time, HM Revenue and Customs says.
Fewer people were declared insolvent in 2011 in England and Wales than in 2010, but the number of companies going bust increased.
A eurozone recession could almost halve Chinese growth this year, according to a report by the International Monetary Fund.
UK bank lending is set to shrink this year for the first time since 2009, according to the Ernst & Young Item Club.
UK firms plan to cut back on capital investment and hiring as the UK economic outlook remains gloomy, a report suggests.
Japanese car maker Mitsubishi Motors says it is to end production at its only plant in Western Europe.
Facebook and Google tell a court in India they have complied with an order to remove "objectionable" material, amid ongoing legal moves on censorship.
The government is looking for 12 run down High Streets in England to share £1m as a part of plans proposed by TV retail guru Mary Portas.
BBC Scotland uncovers evidence which suggests Rangers owner Craig Whyte may have lied in court.
Harry Redknapp and former Portsmouth FC chairman Milan Mandaric were like "The Odd Couple", a court hears.
Seven England players and Ireland batsman Kevin O'Brien fail to attract bids at the Indian Premier League auction.
The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst on the resumption of Greece's debt crisis talks and China's refusal to pay a new EU airline tax.
David Miliband: A "deep structural problem" is breeding youth unemployment in Britain
Beijing has banned Chinese airlines from taking part in the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), aimed at cutting carbon emissions.
Total bank lending in Britain is set to shrink for the first time since 2009 and the lack of credit from mainstream banks could help payday loan firms grow further.
Apprentices at a missile manufacturing firm told Radio 5 live what they like about the schemes and what they would change.
Honda Motors Europe vice-president Ken Weir argues that the UK needs to develop apprenticeships for the benefit of young people as well as companies and communities.
The Independent's Simon Calder explains why Heathrow airport was so badly affected by the severe weather on Sunday.
In this week's Your Money, Declan Curry looks problems with pensions, considers the benefits of credit unions and gets some top tips on how to manage your money.
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Quote of the day
Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, because you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup.