With so many companies making cutbacks, the opportunities for finding a new job may not be so bright.
Running your own business is the same as any other career: the more you know, the greater the chance of your success.
One route which many people have successfully taken into starting a new venture is to buy an existing business.
Although there is a great deal of good quality information about starting a business, individually but it can be a struggle to apply all that theory.
Fact - 70% of small businesses that use a mentor survive for five years or more – which is double the rate of those without mentors.
You've probably got an idea, you may have held onto the dream of working for yourself for some time - but how do you put them altogether?
In today's world, more and more people are not just thinking about setting up their own business, but are taking action.
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A brief overview of the type of support that you may be able to find on the end of a phone line in your area.
I don't think anyone will disagree when I say that time is the most precious asset of any small business owner
It's a bit of a touchy subject in these uncertain economic times, with companies shutting down and people being made redundant everyone is constantly on edge for their careers.
Don't be disheartened by what you see as a failure - Mistakes are all part the business journey and can be reframed as positives.
One of the most common questions that we are asked by people thinking about starting their own business is 'where can I find FREE business advice?'
With our increased reliance on digital products and smart devices, our homes and businesses are reliant on electricity.
If you are thinking about starting a social enterprise but not sure of the correct legal status to adopt, we hope that this article will help you understand the advantagaes and disadvantages of your available options.
Businesses around the globe are closing their offices and having their staff members work from home due to restrictions and concerns surrounding the Coronavirus.
The word ‘risk’ always seems to have a negative connotation, yet any entrepreneur will tell you that in order to be successful it’s something you need to face - again and again and again.
Being in business today means a lot of hard work, often putting in long hours and taking few holidays, at least until the business is established and the cash flow has steadied.
The thought of starting a business can be exciting, but also very scary - how do you overcome the fear?
Scaling a startup business can be an exciting journey full of promise, but it’d be naive to ignore the potential challenges along the way.
If you are at the point of taking the plunge and starting up your own business, may I congratulate you on making it this far.
When you are your own boss, having another point of view and someone to bounce ideas off really can help.
What is it that we do all the time and that is so powerful that it can really make the difference between success and failure?
Recognising neurodiversity as a challenge, but celebrating it's positive force for women in new business.