Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
This section covers business start up ideas and business planning. The expert advice articles will help you learn how to write an effective business plan to help secure funding and there are guides to step you through the launch of a successful business.
Starting a business from scratch can be a challenge for most people, but especially so for individuals without previous experience. Tim Fouracre, founder and CEO of cloud accounting company Clear Books, outlines some of his key learning points on starting and growing a business.
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Here, we look at why a niche business might be a viable option.
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Emily Coltman gives the lowdown on what Santa's annual gift extravaganza could potentially be classed as.
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Matthew Levington and Rod Davies of Business Doctors reveal how to give yourself one day to get you working on your business, rather than in it.
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Here, we look at how to manage a growth plan in your small company.
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Starting a business can be foreboding but here's why things like installing point of sale equipment needn't be stressful.
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There may be no guidebook to being a visionary but here, Christian Nellemann explores the things you can do to stir up creativity and generate ideas for your business.
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Henry Catchpole looks at why putting shareholder agreements in place before the union can protect the company, the friendship and the future for everyone involved.
Business Ideas & Planning
There may be no guidebook to being a visionary but here, Christian Nellemann explores the things you can do to stir up creativity and generate ideas for your business.
Business Ideas & Planning
Henry Catchpole looks at why putting shareholder agreements in place before the union can protect the company, the friendship and the future for everyone involved.
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David Bird discusses the character traits required to be successful in self employment and what to consider before taking the plunge.
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Erin Walls, a specialist business advisor for SMEs at Ward Williams Creative, looks at the important personal considerations that need to be made before going into business.
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Starting your own business is an exciting yet terrifying prospect! Here are 5 top tips for anyone who wants to start a business.
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Abby Hardoon presents some words of wisdom to consider prior to setting up your own company.
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