With so many companies making cutbacks, the opportunities for finding a new job may not be so bright.
Running your own business is the same as any other career: the more you know, the greater the chance of your success.
One route which many people have successfully taken into starting a new venture is to buy an existing business.
Fact - 70% of small businesses that use a mentor survive for five years or more – which is double the rate of those without mentors.
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.
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.
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.
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?'
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.
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.
The thought of starting a business can be exciting, but also very scary - how do you overcome the fear?
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.
When you are your own boss, having another point of view and someone to bounce ideas off really can help.
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?
