100 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...
Read MoreTele-marketing tips to get more customers
Maximise your chance of landing a sale or new customer with our guide to mastering telemarketing techniques. Calling potential customers in a bid to...
Read MoreCould better legal cover save your business money?
At the start of 2016 the Department for Business Innovation and Skills reported that 99.9% of all private sector businesses were small or...
Read MoreMaking the most of seasonal peaks
Every year we witness the hype surrounding Christmas, from the annual countdown, to the John Lewis advert, to Marks and Spencer’s mouthwatering food...
Read MoreHow to solve your business disputes outside of court
With the success of building a business and a brand often comes the snag of being embroiled in disputes with clients, suppliers or even employees. ...
Read MoreAuto enrolment pension options for small businesses
Get to grips with your workplace pension auto enrolment responsibilities to ensure your small or start up business doesn’t fall foul of the law....
Read MoreWhat is a wholesaler?
A wholesaler is a vital part of the supply chain for many businesses, able to offer discount prices for bulk purchases. Here’s how to choose the...
Read MorePrimary and secondary market research
Get the best from your market research by knowing the differences between primary and secondary market research techniques. Market research is...
Read MoreExamples of market research
Market research is essential to a new business. Here are six examples of market research your business can use to test your business idea, find...
Read MoreWhat is market research?
Market research can save you from making costly mistakes when launching your new business, help test your business idea, and find out what your...
Read MoreStrategies for measuring customer satisfaction
Satisfied, happy customers are vital for any business. Discover the customer satisfaction strategies and techniques you can use to measure your...
Read MoreHow to deal with difficult customers
Every business faces difficult, demanding customers at some point but resolve the situation quickly and you’ll keep them as valuable customers....
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