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Having the right business idea is the beginning but there's a lot to think about when starting out. How do you go about carrying out market research to ensure your idea has what it takes to be successful? How do you go about building a web site to creating a brand? What's the legal foundation of your business, for example will you be a sole trader or a limited company? These and many more topics are covered in these section.
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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
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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,...