Experts in helping new & seasoned entrepreneurs start new businesses since 1997
Starting a business is a big step for any individual. Should you be a sole trader, a partnership or even a limited company? Should you consider a franchise benefiting from successful business models where procedures such as sales, accounting, marketing are all formally set out? What industry should you choose and how do you go about researching whether there is actually a market for your service or products? Do you go local, national or even global?
Is starting a business right for me?
With so many questions to answer research is critical. With the pages that follow we hope to help you along the way with ideas, inspiration and quite simply facts which will hopefully set you on your way.
If you enjoy working with your hands and problem solving an upholstery business might be for you
Jodie Farran and Andy Howie’s Shaken Udder brand brings premium milkshakes to the masses. Linda Whitney reports
An often neglected business tool, Instagram can be a great shop window, but perfecting your profile requires patience and tweaking By Paul Rigby
Trevor Johnson explores the technique that allows you to understand your customers and give them what they want
Vicki Wusche explains how her latest book can help you build the retirement you want
Carl Reader outlines three ways small businesses can build customer loyalty
Online video will bring your brand to life and boost your website’s effectiveness. Paul Clapham explains why
Working in the online shopping sector isn’t the only way a freelance courier can make money
Got the seed of a brilliant new business idea? The Start Up Loans Company could be just what you need. Louise Ramsay reports
These are the six clues that could indicate your business is at risk. Linda Whitney reports
Once a filthy, dangerous job, modern techniques and equipment mean that now a chimney can be swept safely and cleanly
Siddharth Shankar, CEO of Tails Trading
A new generation is leading a social selling revival as the home selling party goes online, Andy Smith, chairman of The Direct Selling Association,...