A day in the life… running an award-winning cheese company
By Razan Alsous, founder of Yorkshire Dama Yorkshire Dama is a multi-award-winning cheese company. We produce haloumi that can be enjoyed hot or...
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by Chris Evans, founder of Waterfall Ways Waterfalls Ways was borne out of the idea of offering people fun-packed outdoor activities in the heart of...
Read MoreA day in the life…running a health-conscious jams and spreads business
By Kevin Bath, founder of JimJams It’s often said that great business ideas solve a problem. I completely stand by this. My wife and I came up with...
Read MoreA day in the life… running a cheese toastie cafe
By Mechelle Clark, founder of Melt Melt is Aberdeen’s first grilled cheese toastie business. We serve good quality, cheese toasties with a twist....
Read MoreA day in the life… running a charitable start-up workspace enterprise
By Eddie Holmes, founder of Launch 22 Launch 22 is an innovative charity which operates incubators based in Old Street, London and Liverpool. In...
Read MoreA Matter of Life and Debt – Start Up Loans on the BBC
A new BBC series, A Matter of Life and Debt, takes a look at the lives of people and their businesses, which have been transformed through...
Read MoreRegistering your company name
What’s in a name? For most companies a good or memorable name can be absolutely vital to success, and getting one registered is one of the first...
Read MoreBalance sheet template
What is a balance sheet? A balance sheet is an important document that shows the assets, liabilities and capital of an organisation at a given point...
Read MoreJob offer letter example
There can be few better feelings than receiving a job offer. Most of us want a role that will push us to the next stage in our career, boost our...
Read MorePurchase Order template
A purchase order is a binding contract. This PO template will help you to get it right first time. Anyone who regularly orders items for their...
Read MoreJob description template
The process of finding and employing candidates is expensive; it takes time and money to find the right people for a role, and making a mistake can...
Read More100 Years of Start Ups
Even the major companies of today had to start somewhere. Here’s how some of the world’s biggest brands began – and how...
Read MoreTaxes affecting the self-employed
There are a number of taxes that small businesses must pay and it’s important to know which ones are relevant to your business, when you must pay...
Read MoreThe definitive guide to VAT
Learn how to become registered for VAT, which VAT scheme to register for, and how to charge VAT for your goods and services – plus how to pay VAT to...
Read More20 business ideas for right now
There’s never been a better time to branch out and pursue the career you want, as your own boss. There are record numbers of small business entrants...
Read MoreHow assessing legal needs can save your business money
I’m sure you’ll agree that all business owners are keen to reduce unnecessary costs wherever possible, which makes the results of a recent You Gov...
Read MoreDragons’ Den success stories
Need some start up inspiration? These Dragons’ Den success stories show how to make a start up business a success with a little funding and a...
Read MoreHow to calculate market size
Learn how many customers your start up business is likely to reach by calculating market size, and the total addressable market. Market research is...
Read MoreSuccessful negotiation tactics
Learn how to negotiate with clients, staff, suppliers and other businesses with our top ten negotiation tactics. Business negotiation is part and...
Read MoreHow to trade mark a name
If you’re investing time, money and effort in your start up business, it makes sense to to protect your brand. Here’s our guide to how to trade mark...
Read MoreCustomer retention strategies
Keep customers coming back for more with our guide to developing and retaining your best customers for less through customer service, loyalty...
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