How easy is it to start a business?
The idea of being your own boss is tempting to most employees, particularly those who fancy a complete career change. If you spend long hours in an office, daydreaming about a career elsewhere, you...
View ArticleThings to consider when starting a business
When you’re just starting out, running your own business seems like climbing a mountain. How will you pay the mortgage? How will you afford stock? Will anyone be interested in buying from you, and how...
View ArticleChoosing a name for your business
Naming your business is an important process. The name you choose will stick with you, for better or worse, for the rest of your business career. But some names are not legally allowed, and your name...
View ArticleDo you really need a business plan?
In today’s dynamic, IT-driven world, a business plan may sound like a rather cumbersome requirement. It seems simpler just to set up a website, get your phone line running and start trading right away....
View ArticleCommon mistakes new business owners make
When you start a business, you have the benefit of experience from thousands that have gone before. Whether it was a lemonade stand or a Fortune 500 enterprise, there are people who have walked the...
View ArticleWhen is the right time to enter a market?
If you know your core business well, and you see an opportunity for expansion, it could be time to enter a new market. This usually entails a move into a different country, with all the pragmatic...
View ArticleWhy cash flow is critical in your first year of trading
In 2012, 400,000 new businesses were set up, according to the BIS. Unfortunately, two thirds won’t survive their first year. For entrepreneurs in the UK, these statistics are daunting, and they prove...
View ArticleWhat’s in a brand?
Your company has a name, a logo and perhaps a slogan. But does it have a brand? Branding is one of the most important concepts in marketing, and it goes beyond legal definitions such as trademarks. As...
View ArticleCommunity Spotlight: Sam Wilson at Virtalent
In this month’s community spotlight feature we speak with Samuel Wilson, co-founder of Virtalent. Sam set up Virtalent, alongside co-founder Ellie, after becoming frustrated with the lack of quality...
View ArticleCommunity Spotlight – Sabine Popp at Marke2ing
For this month’s community spotlight feature we spoke to Sabine Popp, co-founder of Marke2ing. Sabine and her business partner both came from marketing backgrounds, and shared a desire to start their...
View ArticleCommunity Spotlight: Alan Kirby at ABI Ltd.
In this month’s community spotlight, Alan Kirby founder of ABI Ltd. expresses his reasoning for starting his business and how he overcame the fear of understanding the marketplace. He offers his own...
View ArticleBenefits of starting your own business
Are you an entrepreneur hoping to start your own business? If so, you might be familiar with the wide variety of reasons why you shouldn’t do it: it’s too expensive, it’s a major risk, most startups...
View ArticleHow to write a one-page business plan
Have you been putting off writing your business plan? Well, more than likely you’re not the only one. Most entrepreneurs believe it to be an intimidating job, so they delay working on it for as long as...
View ArticleCommunity Spotlight: Mark Cochrane at Trackplan
In this month’s community spotlight, Mark Cochrane, founder of Trackplan, tells us about his business journey. Trackplan is facilities management software designed to help users manage, schedule and...
View Article5 questions to ask yourself before starting a business
Many people believe they’re not ready to start a business, so they put it off for as long as possible. More than likely you’ll question everything you thought about your business idea and consider...
View ArticleCommunity Spotlight: Free to Be
In this month’s community spotlight, we spoke with the team at Free to Be. The Free to Be charity discuss obstacles they have faced since starting and offer their own advice to other charities and...
View ArticleBenefits of starting your own business
Are you an entrepreneur hoping to start your own business? If so, you might be familiar with the wide variety of reasons why you shouldn’t do it: it’s too expensive, it’s a major risk, most startups...
View ArticleHow to write a one-page business plan
Have you been putting off writing your business plan? Well, more than likely you’re not the only one. Most entrepreneurs believe it to be an intimidating job, so they delay working on it for as long as...
View ArticleCommunity Spotlight: Mark Cochrane at Trackplan
In this month’s community spotlight, Mark Cochrane, founder of Trackplan, tells us about his business journey. Trackplan is facilities management software designed to help users manage, schedule and...
View Article5 questions to ask yourself before starting a business
Many people believe they’re not ready to start a business, so they put it off for as long as possible. More than likely you’ll question everything you thought about your business idea and consider...
View Article
