Getting the right advice
Running your business means wearing several hats, but there may be some areas where you will need to get outside professional help.
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Running your business means wearing several hats, but there may be some areas where you will need to get outside professional help.
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Small businesses wanting financial assistance to embark upon or complete a project should check out a free web portal that enables them to search for grants for their particular needs.
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Running your business means wearing several hats, but there may be some areas where you will need to get outside professional help.
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Small businesses wanting financial assistance to embark upon or complete a project should check out a free web portal that enables them to search for grants for their particular needs.
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A dozen groups representing “disadvantaged communities” all over the UK have received over £6 million of Government funds to help them encourage business and enterprise in their local areas.
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When choosing a new business identity there are various options available to you, each with their own advantages and disadvantages, therefore the company form you decide upon will have much to do with your individual circumstances.
Business Loans
If your business plan and financial forecasts are sound, you may be feeling brave enough to approach a bank for funding.
Business Ideas & Planning
Would-be entrepreneurs looking to start up their own businesses need to concentrate on producing a top notch business plan, says the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
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Scottish Enterprise has launched a scheme to promote female entrepreneurship in Scotland to increase the number of female-run start-ups.
Government Grants
There are millions of pounds in funding available for technology and communications companies in the UK from funding providers such as the Government and the European Union.
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A not-for-profit bank has opened in East London to provide financing to sole traders and micro-businesses (those with fewer than 5 employees), which do not usually qualify for loans from mainstream banks.
Government Grants
There are government grants available from both UK and EU organisations.
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New projects were announced last week by the Government to provide access to "high quality management and financial expertise" for small businesses with high-growth potential.
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Small businesses stand to gain much from a planned restructuring of the Department of Trade and Industry.
Business Technology
To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis
Investing in a franchise
Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.
Partner content
Read here for 16 tried and tested tips and tricks to improve potential cash flow problems