So you’ve come this far, you’ve done all the hard work, had the signs made and erected, unpacked the stock and placed it on the shelves, but now is not the time to take your …

On Day 7 we talked about how to create a Marketing Plan. In today’s post we talk about how to execute it.
Contrary to popular opinion, marketing is an activity which starts before the business starts …

This is the eighth part of the 10 Days to Start Up series. In case you missed the previous articles in the series you can catch up here.
In this post we are going to talk …

This is the seventh part of the 10 days to starting a business series. In case you missed the earlier articles in the series you can catch up here.
Today we’re going to focus on Marketing, …

This is the sixth part of the 10 days to starting a business series. In case you missed the earlier articles in the series you can catch up here.
In today’s article we’re going to focus …

The other day I posted on Twitter: “What’s the biggest Problem facing Your business” and I got the following response from a follower  – “Honestly? Cashflow!”.
Great timing. In this post we are going to look …

Many people think that starting a business in the midst of a recession is a crazy thing to do.  But the truth of the matter is that if what your have to offer your potential …

This weekend saw the final of the UK TV Show The Apprentice.  This year, unlike previous years, the objective was not to land a job, but to get a business partnership with Lord Sugar and …

When you’re starting out in business one of the most important decisions you’ll make is naming your business. Correctly chosen and your name will be talked about for miles around, chosen poorly and your business …

 
Entrepreneurs by their very nature have lots of great ideas, but not every great idea makes a great business. Many businesses fail, not from the idea, but by the fact that there is no market for …

 
Just because we are in a recession, it doesn’t mean that now is not the right time to start a business.  Recessions give birth to some great businesses;  Fedex, Burger King, Microsoft, GE and CNN …

Last week on the blog, we talked about the need to escape from the treadmill and taking control. This is something many of your related to, especially in these uncertain times.
Being an employee is of …

Last week the Wall Street Journal published an article on the costs of starting a business. Citing Babson College, who have made a study of the costs of start ups who has estimated that on average …

There’s lots of advice on the internet, including our site, about setting up a business. A number of sites will point out the inherent pitfalls in setting out on your own. Just like a child’s …

During times of economic downturn many people look to starting a business. Either out of necessity or spotting a genuine niche in the market.
If you’re able to offer increased value at lower costs, then starting …