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Business Ideas & Planning

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.

More than just a buzzword: The business benefits of a sustainable company

Steven Macatonia reveals why sustainability is at the heart of his company and why you should consider a sustainable mindset when you set up yours.

Business Ideas & Planning

Business Ideas & Planning

How is a lack of supply impacting on the UK property market?

The UK's housing market shows no sign of slowing down: but supply is woefully inadequate.

Business Ideas & Planning

The increasing investment in fast-growth hybrid businesses

Hybrid companies which combine a digital platform and a real life in-demand service on the ground are on the rise. Here, Michael Bruce looks at this revolutionary business model.

Business Ideas & Planning

Starting my own business: What do I need to know?

Here, we look at the basic considerations to reflect on before starting up.

Business Ideas & Planning

Pop-up shops a common choice as millions aspire to start up

Some 11.6 million people plan to start their own business within the next two years. Some of these will utilise pop-up shops to begin their entrepreneurial journey.

Business Ideas & Planning

Why the sharing economy offers more opportunities than threats for SMEs

Here, Jane Ollis looks at the practice of sharing assets and how it has turned into a business proposition.

Business Ideas & Planning

Why it pays to be different: Disruptive businesses changing the world

Whether it’s furthering the sharing economy or simply offering a more convenient version of an existing service, Michael Bruce asks, how can businesses create their own market-altering offer?

Business Ideas & Planning

Five ways to disrupt a stagnant industry

Here, Jonathan Russell of SaaS company Bizdaq presents a guide to help small business owners make the leap to becoming a disruptive business.

Business Ideas & Planning

Why it pays to be different: Disruptive businesses changing the world

Whether it’s furthering the sharing economy or simply offering a more convenient version of an existing service, Michael Bruce asks, how can businesses create their own market-altering offer?

Business Ideas & Planning

Five ways to disrupt a stagnant industry

Here, Jonathan Russell of SaaS company Bizdaq presents a guide to help small business owners make the leap to becoming a disruptive business.

Business Ideas & Planning

How I learned the ropes in my small 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.

Business Ideas & Planning

Tips and tricks for the business paths less travelled 

Here, we look at why a niche business might be a viable option.

Business Ideas & Planning

Would Santa be considered by HMRC as being in business?

Emily Coltman gives the lowdown on what Santa's annual gift extravaganza could potentially be classed as.

Business Ideas & Planning

One day to get your small business on track

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.

Partner content

What are the funding options for hospitality businesses?

Hospitality businesses have faced a number of challenges in the last couple of years. Find out what funding and support is available.

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

Employing & managing staff

The importance of vocational rehabilitation services for SMEs

In Aviva’s latest SME research*, 57 per cent of employers surveyed agreed that nowadays employees expect benefits to protect against loss of income or earnings. What do you offer your people?

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What are the benefits of business broadband?

Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade