Is running a business really for you? - overview
Running a successful business is not for everyone. Time, commitment, funding and skills are essential. Find out if you have what it takes.
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Running a successful business is not for everyone. Time, commitment, funding and skills are essential. Find out if you have what it takes.
Running a successful business is not for everyone. Time, commitment, funding and skills are essential. Find out if you have what it takes.
Starting a business can be exhilarating, but it has its downsides and risks. How to appraise whether you have what it takes to run a business.
Oliver Bell, who co-founded Oliver's Travels with best mate Ravi, shares the perils and pitfalls of starting and running a business with a friend.
Wondering if you can start a business? Sarah Giblin, founder of RiutBags, answers common start up questions from would-be entrepreneurs.
Fiona Graham of Family Business UK explains why it can pay to keep it in the family when starting and running a business.
Combining the demands of running a business with the responsibility of bringing up children is a demanding task, yet more mums are doing it.
Some people prefer to retain full ownership of a business and call all the shots, but having a partner can provide a way to share responsibility.
Many leaders still hide their emotions at work. Ally Yates looks at the role of emotion in creating a positive, productive workplace environment.
Part-time businesses are booming. According to research, 20% of UK adults use their spare time to grow a new business or earn extra income.
Nine small business owners tell us what they love about being their own boss and why they would never go back after setting up their enterprises.
Remaining organised and prioritising tasks can help you to cope while maximising your productivity. These tips are intended to help you get through.
Starting and managing a business can be even more challenging when you also have to juggle family responsibilities. Our guide to work-life balance.
How to have a relaxing holiday when you run your own business
Business adviser and start-up author Kevin Duncan offers his tips for self-preservation when running your own business. Here's his advice.
One advantage of running your own business is that you can do things your way - but juggling demands is a key skill. Three entrepreneurs reveal their own approach to achieving a successful work-life balance.
Are you coming to the end of your degree and wondering what's next? Starting a business is a popular option for graduates, but is it right for you?
Most owners learn from practical experience, so what's the value of a degree if you want to set up your own business? Three business owners discuss.
Setting up a business in your 50s, 60s or even 70s can bring a whole set of different challenges, but you will have the benefit of life experience.
Hilary Devey started out in a haulage firm. Founder of a multi-million pound business she became high-profile television small-business adviser.
Many successful people acknowledge that luck is a factor in business, including Sir Richard Branson as he states in his autobiography.
How to manage business change; understanding catalysts for change, driving change with your team and creating a culture of innovation.
How to improve your time management. Our guide to setting priorities, using to-do lists and task management apps and improving productivity.
Managing workplace stress can reduce absenteeism and improve productivity; a guide to mental health at work for employers and employees.