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Options for raising capital for a new business venture
Many business ideas never get off the ground due to a lack of funding. This article explores the various options for financing a start-up business.
Date: 25 April 2019 By:
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How TV and film can influence your office design
Life is not like the movies, but we can be inspired by them. Learn how fictional offices can help us create interesting and inspiring work places.
Date: 17 April 2019 By:
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Business travel in Europe after Brexit
The Brexit picture is still unclear but business must go on. We answer key questions about the possible impact leaving the EU has on business travel.
Date: 16 April 2019 By:
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4 startup founder essentials to grow a strong business
Four essential bits of advice for startup founders: communicate well, know your market, build a team, and be ready to keep adapting
Date: 16 April 2019 By:
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Seven steps to starting a recruitment company
Seven steps to successfully starting and growing a recruitment company in the UK
Date: 9 April 2019 By:
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How to fund a new business start-up
If your own savings are insufficient to fund your business start up, consider these sources of external funding
Date: 9 April 2019 By:
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Everything entrepreneurs need to know about expansion
Done well, expansion will take a business to the next level, establishing the platform for strong future growth. Here’s how to build for the future.
Date: 9 April 2019 By:
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Creating a sustainable organisational structure
Ambitious startups can bet set up with a structure, a team and operational processes that make growing and adapting much easier in the future.
Date: 9 April 2019 By:
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12 key Brexit questions for your small business
The UK is still to decide the nature of its EU exit. Here are 12 key questions for all small businesses, regardless of how or when we leave the EU.
Date: 8 April 2019 By:
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How to keep a lid on business travel costs
Business travel is an inevitable part of business from client and supplier meetings to searching for premises. These tips will help keep costs down.
Date: 8 April 2019 By:
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Ten ways video marketing can help your business grow
Video marketing is no longer the preserve of big firms. Anyone can make a quick and cheap video and video marketing can help you grow your business.
Date: 5 April 2019 By:
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What to consider when buying a farm business
Are you thinking of starting a brand new life as a farm owner? How to ensure you make the right investment, and go in with realistic expectations.
Date: 4 April 2019 By:
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Why your ecommerce business needs automated invoicing
Invoicing is one major area you need to get right in any business - and managing it manually can be tricky. The benefits of an automated solution.
Date: 3 April 2019 By:
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The ups and downs of life as a DJ
Starting a business as a DJ gives you the chance to indulge your passion for music but there are some downsides you should consider too.
Date: 2 April 2019 By:
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Six habits of successful retailers
Six tips successful retailers employ to start, run and grow their retail business, attract new customers and beat online and high street competitors.
Date: 28 March 2019 By:
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Three things to consider when setting up a catering business
Starting a business can be a challenge. These three tips can help you start your catering business and the food cooking in your professional kitchen.
Date: 28 March 2019 By:
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Six tips for choosing an IT support company
If you're outsourcing your IT, you need a company that can deliver the right services. Here are six tips for getting the right service at the right price.
Date: 27 March 2019 By: