Personal training: A blueprint for going it alone
In this guide, we shed some light on how to set up as a personal trainer.
Business Ideas & Planning
Advice on how to start your own business, with guides to help you plan, develop and finance a start-up company, plus recommendations on registering the business, its legal structure and finding financial backing for growth. Whether you are just beginning or have already taken the first steps and want to keep everything on track, our expert articles will give you the knowledge to help lead you to success, whilst maintaining a good work-life balance.
Starting a business can initially seem daunting, but with good support and a strong idea you can quickly pass through the key stages of the setting-up process and be able to launch your company with a solid foundation.
Topics covered include: regulations and requirements for company owners, finding and selecting the professional services you may need (such as banking, insurance, accountancy etc.), legal structure options (self-employed person, sole trader, a partnership or a limited company), business planning, UK start up funding sources and finding your first customers.
In this guide, we shed some light on how to set up as a personal trainer.
Business Ideas & Planning
Advice
Here, David Cliff discusses why courtesy in business extends beyond acknowledging clients' birthdays and promotional pens.
Advice
You can be a recognised player in an evolving market, but it doesn't mean your status is safe. Here, Jeremy Torz explains how to maintain your edge.
Advice
This article looks at what ISO 9001 can bring to your company.
Advice
Here, in association with the Federation of Small Businesses, we speak to companies about the measures they are taking to be more energy efficient, not just for cost-saving purposes but also out of respect for the environment.
Business Ideas & Planning
Brigette Bard discusses the hot topic of innovation; taking an idea from brainstorm, to concept, to strategy, to launch.
Business Ideas & Planning
Here, Tom Mercer talks to the owners of two early-stage food businesses about why they started and the hurdles they faced.
Business Ideas & Planning
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
Here, Tom Mercer talks to the owners of two early-stage food businesses about why they started and the hurdles they faced.
Business Ideas & Planning
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.
Advice
David Vine discusses employee feedback schemes and their value to a small company.
Investing in a franchise
Here, Pip Wilkins discusses the traits a person needs if they want to run a successful franchise arm.
Startup Funding and Grants
If you're facing a funding challenge, the thoughts outlined in this article by Kevin Lonergan should help you formulate a plan of attack that doesn't leave you bankrupt or burning the candle at both ends.
Advice
Lee Biggins was on a steep learning curve when it came to negotiating with suppliers for his early-stage business. Here, he discusses how he learned to get the best deal.
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