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University

Advice

University graduates: 6 things to consider before starting your own business

Starting your own business is an increasingly popular path after university. Sophie Phillipson of HelloGrads.com reveals what you need to know before you dive in.

Employing & managing staff

Why it’s time to look past the university degree when hiring

It’s time businesses became more open minded and stopped snubbing people based on their higher education status, argues Samuel Leach.

News

Does university really prepare graduates for the world of work?

Employers are open-minded when it coming to employing those who have just taken a gap year after university, according to new research.

Advice

How your business can thrive in a university city

If you are looking to start a business in a university city, you need to know how to sell to students, here are some top tips to get you started.

Business Ideas & Planning

University degree or straight into entrepreneurship: Which is best?

Here are a few key questions for students to ask themselves before making the leap into starting a business.

News

Universities urged to work closer with small businesses

Small businesses and universities must engage at a deeper level and collaborate in more innovative ways if the relationship is to yield greater benefits for both groups and the local economies in which they are rooted, says the Federation of Small Businesses.

News

University leavers consider starting a business

Unemployment caused by a lack of jobs is making starting up a business a more appealing career choice for young people, according to a new study.

News

Higher education not developing work skills

A fifth of UK employers believe school leavers make better employees than university graduates.

News

Universities need input from businesses

Businesses need to work more closely with universities, according to research by the CBI Higher Education Task Force.

Business Technology

Why you should upgrade your tech now rather than later

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

Should I buy a franchise or go solo?

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

16 ways to improve your business cash flow

Read here for 16 tried and tested tips and tricks to improve potential cash flow problems

Business management

How to create good cashflow habits

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