Start-ups

There is no one way to run a business; in fact, every venture is slightly different. There are, however, several key components which are common to the majority of businesses. Regardless of what a business does or is invested in, these are likely to remain the case. If you run your own business, then you…

The problem with running a small business is that it’s small. When you’re small, fewer people recognise you, and it can be hard to make money. So, you want to do everything you can to appear big and mighty. To do this, have a read of my advice: Outsource Important Work Being a small business,…

As a small business owner, the flow of cash to and from your business is of vital importance. In simple terms, if you can’t manage your cash flow properly, your business will not last beyond the next year. It’s critical to survival, growth, and investment – so here are some smart tips to make sure…

Like most business owners, when you launched your startup, you did so for one reason and one reason only – to make a success of it. But if this is the case, then why do so many small businesses make the mistake of not doing all that they can to boost their chances of success?…

The secrets to a successful startup are very simple approaches. In fact, they are not even secrets at all. If you are either already running a startup or you are looking into getting one off the ground there are some cornerstones you need to ensure that it is run successfully. Organisation Three words: plan, plan,…

Starting your own business can be daunting for any budding entrepreneur. It’s about having the necessary focus on taking something one step further. But how do you go about making sure you have what it takes? It’s simple. Applying these important elements to your business start up process should help you get on the right…

Picture this, you have finally secured the deeds to a property, the domain name has been purchased, and the business loan has been confirmed. You are well and truly on your way to setting up your business and can’t wait to get trading. But being so busy getting the right place, you have neglected to…

When it comes to attracting clients, professionalism is paramount. If you have a new business, your first aim is probably to get those sales coming in. To do this, you’ll need to persuade customers that you are the best person or firm for the job. Here are some simple ways to turn your startup into…

Most people know in their hearts whether they’ve got what it takes to be an entrepreneur or not. They’ve either got the capacity to grow and learn as a person, or they haven’t. When it comes to being an entrepreneur, it’s that ability to take on new information that really counts. When you have a…