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Ten big challenges of starting a business
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Ten big challenges of starting a business Starting your own business brings many benefits. Doing something that you love and attracting customers to buy the product or service you've created is hugely rewarding. Growing a company and providing jobs for other people can be another big thrill. But […]
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Do you have the skills to launch a business?
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Do you have the skills to launch a business? Do you have what it takes to launch a start-up? Identify your skills gaps and learn how to develop the skills you need for success. Do you have the right stuff to launch a business? Forget needing to be a hard-nosed, high-flying, risk-it-all […]
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9 businesses that started in a recession
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9 businesses that started in a recession You may think that launching a business during a recession would be a foolish thing to do. With gloomy headlines heralding high-street closures a staple of the cost of living crisis, starting up a business during a recession would seem a one-way ticket to […]
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From employee to business owner – taking the leap
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From employee to business owner – taking the leap Looking to make the transition from regular employee to owning a business? Discover how new business owners went from 9 to 5 to seeing their start-up thrive. It takes courage to make the transition from working for someone else to running your own […]
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Tax, insurance and the law: guidance for small businesses
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Tax, insurance and the law: guidance for small businesses Among the many things to think about when setting up a new business, tax, insurance and the law may come way down the list. But they shouldn't! Find out why it pays to consider these carefully when launching your start-up. As a new business […]
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8 ways to build a scalable start-up
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8 ways to build a scalable start-up Learn how to build a business you can scale - in other words, how you can increase your profits while lowering your costs. Find out how to use things such as marketing, business planning, customer loyalty and outsourcing to deliver more for less. Getting lots of […]
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Skills you need to start a business
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Skills you need to start a business Find out how to identify where your skills are lacking, learn ways to fill those gaps, and use your transferable skills to get your new business off the ground. Making the leap from employee to starting your own business can see you take on a wide variety of […]
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How to test your business idea before blowing a fortune
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How to test your business idea before blowing a fortune You've got an idea for The Next Big Thing in business, but will it work? Before spending a fortune on launching a business, test your business idea to make sure it will work and to spot issues before they become expensive problems. Testing a […]
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Marketing on a shoestring
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Marketing on a shoestring With a limited budget, many traditional ways of marketing a business might feel out of your reach. Learn some cost-effective marketing tactics to reach your target customers and make your budget go much further. Spending money on marketing your start-up business can seem […]
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How to win customers – 10 things you can do today
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How to win customers – 10 things you can do today What can your business do if it wants to attract new customers but lacks the budget to dedicate to marketing and promotion? Find out here. For new business owners, winning customers is a priority. Yet spending lots of money on advertising or […]