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Adam Butwilowski spotted a gap in the market for a website for web, ecommerce and social media jobs. So how did he turn his idea into a business?

Actress and singer Daniele Coombe owns the Exeter franchise for Monkey Music, for pre-schoolers. She explains how and why she became a franchisee.

Strategy simply means having a plan of action to get your business to where you want it to be. The key is to focus on what you're trying to achieve.

Attracting investors is a difficult process. This is especially true for new businesses without trade history. But here are a few tips to help you.

Chartered certified accountant Raphael Coman of Coman & Co answers some key questions about tax returns, including important deadlines.

What are non-disclosure agreements and how they can protect small businesses? Alex Craig, Head of Commercial at Muckle LLP explains.

Some ideas are so powerful they generate publicity year after year after year. These 14 tips might encourage journalists to cover your business.

Communications and computing technology mean many businesses can operate from almost anywhere if they have access to a reliable internet connection.

All employees with 26 weeks' service are entitled to request flexible working. But will it be small-business owners who are left carrying the cost?

Convincing people to finance your start-up isn't easy. James Oakes explains what potential investors look for - and what turns them off.