How to select a partner for business collaboration
In the second part of his series on collaborating with competitors, Peter Rouse discusses how to identify and approach a potential partner.
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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 the second part of his series on collaborating with competitors, Peter Rouse discusses how to identify and approach a potential partner.
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In the first of a new three-part series, Peter Rouse argues that 'co-optition', when companies interact with partial congruence of interests, can be fruitful in business.
Business Ideas & Planning
Simon Middleton outlines the importance of a rigorous de-risking exercise when approaching a business concept.
Work life balance
Nicola Bird presents the case for the empowerment of more women to boost the economy with an army of flexible businesses.
Advice
In the third part of his first series of articles on sharing a business, Peter Rouse discusses the concept of vesting in relation to an asset and the shares in a company.
Business Ideas & Planning
In the second part of a series, Peter Rouse investigates how entrepreneurs can navigate shared ownership in the early stages of business.
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Here are ten pointers to ensuring you maximise your potential as an early-stage company.
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Unlicensed use of images can result in a big fine for small businesses. Rebecca Swift, head of creative planning for iStock, explains how to avoid trouble when selecting images for branding campaigns.
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Here are ten pointers to ensuring you maximise your potential as an early-stage company.
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Unlicensed use of images can result in a big fine for small businesses. Rebecca Swift, head of creative planning for iStock, explains how to avoid trouble when selecting images for branding campaigns.
Advice
In part one of a series, Peter Rouse discusses the concept of shared ownership in new businesses.
Startup Funding and Grants
From family and friends to business loans, we explore the avenues to consider when you are looking to secure funding for your small business.
Advice
Tim Pat Dufficy discusses how small businesses can rebuild and re-evaluate following a long period of economic uncertainty.
Investing in a franchise
Beatrice Bartlay discusses the ins and outs of converting your company into a franchise format.
Partner content
Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade
Partner content
As with any supplier, it’s important to do your research and ask important questions before you select a broadband provider for your business. But what are the must-have things you should take into consideration?
Business Technology
Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.