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Would-be entrepreneurs hampered by fear of failure

More than half of British workers confess that a fear of failure stops them from turning a potentially game-changing idea into a real business, research finds.

Business Ideas & Planning

Have you got what it takes to start out as self employed?

David Bird discusses the character traits required to be successful in self employment and what to consider before taking the plunge.

Business management

Entrepreneurs must learn the art of delegation

'Get Things Done' author and small business owner Robert Kelsey discusses how entrepreneurs can overcome their fear of delegation.

Business management

Starting and growing a private tuition business

Steve Spriggs, founder of William Clarence Education, which offers private academic tuition, talks about his company's marketing challenges, controlling costs and his growth plans.

Advice

Eight ways to regain your company vision

Here, Maite Barón emphasises the importance of having a clear vision for your business, whatever its size.

Business management

Growing a business: From 0 to 40,000 users a day

Chris Holbrook was a freelance web developer when he launched Freepostcodelottery.com, a daily lottery draw funded by advertising. He talks to SmallBusiness.co.uk about starting up and upping interest in the site.

Startup Funding and Grants

The five M’s of choosing a business investment

Craig Peterson looks at the investor's perspective in finding the most attractive businesses.

Finding and selling to customers

It’s all in the positioning: What to do when your business seems to be losing focus

James Cox looks at what to do if your market positioning starts to drift in the early stages of business.

Export & Import

How to improve the UK’s export performance

Here, we speak to three experts on international trade, covering topics ranging from the most popular export markets to the importance of visiting trade shows.

Export & Import

Top tips for safe exporting and healthy international growth 

Doing business with foreign companies could make you more vulnerable to late payments, buyer insolvency or fraud. Sean Haywood of Graydon UK explains how knowing your market and taking the right precautions could save you a lot of disappointment down the line.

Business Ideas & Planning

Considering the personal cost of setting up a company

Erin Walls, a specialist business advisor for SMEs at Ward Williams Creative, looks at the important personal considerations that need to be made before going into business.

Business management

British billionaires: The men who’ve already made it

Here, we take a look at four of the UK's most wealthy businessmen.

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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.

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