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Entrepreneurs

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

Business management

Why the cost of energy can hamper business success

In this piece, in association with the Federation of Small Businesses, we look at why it's crucial to make sure you get the best energy deal as a small company.

Work life balance

How do the most famous entrepreneurs in the world stay fit?

Here's why being too busy is never an excuse to shun exercise.

Business Ideas & Planning

What you should know before starting a business

Thinking of starting a business? Hayley Parsons gives a few pointers to consider before you leap into self-employment.

News

Small company owners regret not getting their business foundations right

Business owners say that, if they could start their company again, they wouldn't rush in so quickly, research finds.

Blog

Small businesses and courtesy in the digital age 

In the latest in his series of courtesy in business, David Cliff examines the downside of digital transformation.

Productivity Zone

Productivity varies massively between industries, says study

High stress and lack of physical activity are causing industries to lose up to 27 days of productive time per employee each year, research finds.

Advice

How to be a female leader in a macho industry

Kelly Williams discusses what it takes to be a successful female-led small business in the highly competitive sports marketing industry.

News

Small businesses still favour traditional stationery for creative work

Pens, paper and whiteboards still form the creative backbone of young British businesses, with 82 per cent relying on them on a daily basis, research finds.

Advice

How to start and finance a business

David Taylor speaks to two different companies about starting up and funding their project.

Business Ideas & Planning

The benefits of running a small hotel business

Boutique hotel owner Peter O’Sullivan explains some of the benefits of going it alone and starting a smaller, independent hotel.

News

Less than a quarter of youngsters aged 15-18 interested in starting their own business

Research has highlighted the challenges the UK must overcome to safeguard the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Buying and selling a company

Are you ready to buy a business and become an entrepreneur?

The entrepreneurial lifestyle is seductive; come and go as you please, make all the decisions and answer to nobody, but it takes a lot of time, money and hard work.

Partner content

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

Partner content

How should I select my business broadband provider?

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

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 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.