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Entrepreneurs

The Entrepreneurs archive offering advice and tips to help small businesses start and succeed in business.

News

United Kingdom comes fifth in global entrepreneurship index

The UK is placed fifth overall in the global entrepreneurship index ahead of other prominent leading markets such as the United States and much of the EU.

News

Dragon on the hunt for Britain’s youngest tycoon

Dragons Den's Peter Jones has started his hunt to find Britains youngest tycoon.

News

Andy Murray serves up ace backing for British entrepreneurs

Tennis champion Andy Murray has backed two UK start-up companies to add to his investment portfolio.

Advice

Seven basic pieces of advice for entrepreneurs to consider

Here, Mihir Kapadia shares some fundamental pointers on how to handle the rollercoaster ride of being an entrepreneur.

News

British workers dream of starting their own business

British workers have big aspirations as a new study looks into men and women's dreams of starting a business of their own.

News

EU referendum: The self-employed plan to vote on a personal level

A majority of self-employed workers will vote in the European referendum this Thursday based on personal choice, rather than what may or may not be best for their businesses.

Business management

Five things to consider measuring in your small business

Emily Coltman gives her top tips for successful business measurement.

Business Ideas & Planning

Revitalise small business growth

If your company is being hit by a slowdown, there are various ways you can revitalise it.

Business management

When to expand your business

Thomas Villeneuve discusses the key considerations a small business owner needs to make when growing their operation.

Business management

The success story of Rentokil

Here's how one company's ambitions saw success in a sector others wouldn't touch.

Finding and selling to customers

Why vouchers are a great idea for a small business

Here, we speak to three companies about their use of vouchers and how it benefited their business.

News

Financial hurdles hit female business owners 

Cash flow, time management, and staffing issues are the main difficulties faced by female business owners, research reveals.

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.

Business Technology

Future-proof your business communications set-up

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 Technology

Friendly guide – top tips for small businesses switching to VoIP

With the landline shutdown coming fast, there’s never been a better time to switch to VoIP. Don’t let your small business be left behind!

Export & Import

Avoid delays with exports and imports

Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world