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5 Ways That New Businesses Are Losing Money (And What You Can Do About It)
Small businesses can only survive if they are consistently generating a profit. However, most SMEs that start out are destined to fail without the right strategies in place to maintain a positive net profit.
A Basic Guide to Importing
Helpful tips and advice if you are thinking about importing. Full article and free downloadable factsheet (no registration required)
Are You Being Made Redundant? Thought About Starting a Business?
With so many companies making cutbacks, the opportunities for finding a new job may not be so bright. However, being your own boss may be the answer.
Helpful tips and advice if you are thinking about exporting
As they say "you don't know what you don't know". Starting a business involves so many different aspects it makes sense to learn from those who have already done it themselves. We have compiled a series of articles to help you on your way.
Business Advice - Going For Growth
According to The Federation of Small Businesses, the UK has more than 4.5 million small businesses. Statistics on the success rate for new start-ups is somewhat unclear and varies dramatically depending on the source. But no one can dispute that the UK's entrepreneurs and smaller businesses in general need all the help they can get.
Business Advice - What Help is Available?
Running your own business is the same as any other career: the more you know, the greater the chance of your success. Thankfully, there is plenty of help and guidance around, and much of it is free!
One route which many people have successfully taken into starting a new venture is to buy an existing business.
Can You Work Without Supervision?
Why time management and motivation are so important for a new small business.
Could a mentor double your chances of 5 year survival?
Fact - 70% of small businesses that use a mentor survive for five years or more – which is double the rate of those without mentors.
Do you really want to be an entrepreneur?
You've probably got an idea, you may have held onto the dream of working for yourself for some time - but how do you put them altogether?
Ever thought of taking the plunge?
In today's world, more and more people are not just thinking about setting up their own business, but are taking action.
Enterprise First is a not-for-profit enterprise agency dedicated to helping small businesses and they offer a free business toolkit containing a number of useful resources.
How can my local Council help?
A brief overview of the type of support that you may be able to find on the end of a phone line in your area.
How Many Hours Do You Work?
Does being an entrepreneur mean not being able to have a work life balance?
How to Avoid Business Time-wasters
I don't think anyone will disagree when I say that time is the most precious asset of any small business owner
It's a bit of a touchy subject in these uncertain economic times, with companies shutting down and people being made redundant everyone is constantly on edge for their careers. So how do you become sackable?
How to Find Free Business Advice.
One of the most common questions that we are asked by people thinking about starting their own business is 'where can I find FREE business advice?'
Keeping Your Business Going While Working From Home
Businesses around the globe are closing their offices and having their staff members work from home due to restrictions and concerns surrounding the Coronavirus. This has forced managers and employees to implement new processes to keep communication and productivity levels high as the business transitions to remote work due to the novel requirements of the Coronavirus.
Risk taking as an entrepreneur - when is it worth it?
The word ‘risk’ always seems to have a negative connotation, yet any entrepreneur will tell you that in order to be successful it’s something you need to face - again and again and again. If you’re looking to start your own business (which I assume you are if you’re reading this article) then you’re already contemplating taking a risk. You’re making a decision as to whether you’re going to step out of your comfort zone, and into the unknown.
Self-Care for the Self-Employed
Being in business today means a lot of hard work, often putting in long hours and taking few holidays, at least until the business is established and the cash flow has steadied.
Start Your Online Business - Expert Advice For All Entrepreneurs
The booming world of the internet presents many opportunities but how can you make the most of them?
Starting a new business can be very scary.
The thought of starting a business can be exciting, but also very scary - how do you overcome the fear?
The idea of paying a fixed price for something unlimited is extremely enticing. We all love the thought of 'all you can eat ice-cream' and those splendid 'open buffets', but just how unlimited is it really?
Think You Are Ready To Start A Business?
So what does it take to be ready to start a business?
Tips on how to beat the odds and make your start-up a success
If you are at the point of taking the plunge and starting up your own business, may I congratulate you on making it this far.
What can we learn from the NHS?
A clue- it's an activity that should be central to any business or organisation.
What is online mentoring?
When you are your own boss, having another point of view and someone to bounce ideas off really can help.
What is the secret to making your first million?
What is it that we do all the time and that is so powerful that it can really make the difference between success and failure?
Why Employ a Business Coach to Help with your Start Up?
As a business startup, you will have a budget to stick to. This means that you need to keep your expenditure to a minimum whilst trying to grow your business. So why employ a business coach?
