How to successfully start a small business in the evenings
If you think a lack of time stops you from launching your own business, think again. We look at how you can start your own business in the evenings.
How to set up in business as an IT contractor
Few who decide to become IT contractors live to regret it thanks to the greater financial and personal freedom they enjoy. Is it the life for you?
Brilliant or bankrupt? How to work out if your business idea is viable
With the enduring popularity of entrepreneurial TV shows, the media pays a lot of attention to finding a great business idea. It's hard to believe that Dragon's Den has been…
How to set up in business as an IT or engineering contractor – pros and cons
This guide covers the key things you need to know before becoming a professional contractor - pros and cons and choosing between limited vs umbrella.
Start-up ideas – How to set up a coffee shop
What exactly does it take to start a coffee shop? Our step-by-step guide will help you get up and running.
How to start an eBay business: what you need to know
Are you thinking of joining in and trying your hand at becoming an eBay seller? Here's what you need to know about getting your new business off the ground.
Starting up a franchise business – an overview
There are currently over 900 different businesses operating as franchises across the UK. Some of the more instantly recognisable brand names that offer franchise opportunities in the UK are Domino’s Pizza, McDonald’s and Subway.
Starting a business with your partner – 10 tips to make it work
Vicki Ashman, who co-founded Scrumpies of Mayfair with her husband, shares 10 valuable lessons about how to run a successful business with your partner.
Learning to grow – the early years of your new business
To create a flourishing new enterprise, you need four things; A good plan, A product or service that people actually want to buy, Good people who can make things happen,…
8 common mistakes new business owners make – and how to avoid them
Building a successful new business is a roller-coaster. There will be days you know you couldn’t do anything else, and days you wish you did. Sometimes you’ll be on top…