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Business launch checklist
Launching a business takes more than dreaming up an idea and picking a name for your new venture. Careful planning and research, along with taking...
Online business ideas for a new start up
Launching a successful online business has never been easier. There are hundreds of online business ideas that you can develop, equipped with little...
How to set up a dog walking business
The UK is a nation of dog lovers with over 8.5m dogs in the UK. According to Tailster, UK owners spend around £1.5bn on dog walking services each...
Shop fitting guide – how to fit out a new shop
Opening a new shop is a dream come true for many small businesses. Yet before you throw open the doors to eager customers, it pays to think...
Should you rent or buy business premises?
If your business has outgrown the kitchen table and your home is overflowing with business materials and inventory. Whether it’s an office, a...
Choosing a web agency
Whether selling products to new customers or providing support and information to existing customers, a website is essential. If you lack the...
13 home business ideas for 2019
Starting a home business can be a rewarding decision. There are hundreds of home business ideas to choose from, and the good news is many are easy...
Are coworking spaces right for your start up?
Today’s agile start ups are embracing modern coworking spaces. Coworking spaces can be cost-effective, flexible and collaborative. However coworking...
How to store customer information
Successful businesses understand that knowing your customer is vital to growth. Knowing how to store customer information and how to best use it is...
How to sell products from home successfully
Your kitchen table may not seem like the most glamorous of places to start a business, but many start ups have blossomed into success stories from...
Workload management – how to prioritise workload
It’s not about how hard you work, it’s about how productive you are – and that means being selective about what you focus on. Workload management...
Can I get a business loan with bad credit?
A poor credit rating can affect your ability to get a business loan from mainstream lenders such as banks. There are alternative ways to secure a...
How to become a driving instructor
Driving is an important life skill that gives many people a sense of freedom and, importantly, the opportunity to do the job they want. That means,...
Eight part time business ideas
Many of us dream of working part time and devoting less of our life to working, and more towards hobbies or spending time with family and friends....
How to Start a Catering Business
Turning your love of cooking into a viable business can be a great way of unleashing your culinary skills, while also making money from providing...
A guide to business banking
Getting the right bank account for your new business is critical – but there are so many different offers and packages available that it can be...
How to start a photography business
So you’ve been studying photography and know enough to take some pictures of high quality and good composition. You’re keen to get started and set...
How to start a hair stylist business
Many hairdressers realise quite early in their career that owning their own business might be better than working for someone else. Don’t think of...
How to run a courier business
Most courier companies are set up by former couriers, for the simple reason that they know how the industry works. It’s a competitive industry,...
How to start a cleaning business
How many times have you walked into your place of work on a Monday morning and heard someone exclaim: ‘Wow, the cleaners didn’t do a very good job!”...
A day in the life… running a tech start-up
by Perry Coppen and Brett Creed, co-founders of CrunchPoster CrunchPoster is shaping the online recruitment market by giving recruiters the tools to...
