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Business Ideas & Planning
This section covers business start up ideas and business planning. The expert advice articles will help you learn how to write an effective business plan to help secure funding and there are guides to step you through the launch of a successful business.
I’ve just set up a business and registered it at Companies House. Does that give me protection and prevent anyone else from using my business name?
Business Ideas & Planning
Business Ideas & Planning
Simon Middleton outlines the importance of a rigorous de-risking exercise when approaching a business concept.
Business Ideas & Planning
In the second part of a series, Peter Rouse investigates how entrepreneurs can navigate shared ownership in the early stages of business.
Business Ideas & Planning
Simon Middleton believes there is a specific pattern which highlights those entepreneurs most likely to succeed. He tells all to SmallBusiness.co.uk.
Business Ideas & Planning
What's in a name? Toby Vacher of enthuse.me discusses the key considerations when naming your business.
Business Ideas & Planning
Here are some questions you should ask yourself before your company prepares for a funding round.
Business Ideas & Planning
The media has given the term 'entrepreneur' a specific image that may not always be accurate, argues Tina Boden.
Business Ideas & Planning
How SABMiller invests millions each year to support entrepreneurs across the globe.
Business Ideas & Planning
The media has given the term 'entrepreneur' a specific image that may not always be accurate, argues Tina Boden.
Business Ideas & Planning
How SABMiller invests millions each year to support entrepreneurs across the globe.
Business Ideas & Planning
Entrepreneur Nicola Bird gives some tips on moving into the business coaching arena.
Business Ideas & Planning
Christian Mouysset and Ronen Givon, the co-founders of Mediterranean restaurant chain Hummus Bros, reveal the main steps entrepreneurs need to consider when setting up a restaurant.
Business Ideas & Planning
Michael Lister, managing partner at MLP Solicitors, is often approached for advice by the owners of new and growing businesses seeking funding from their bank. Here are his top tips for creating the perfect business plan.
Business Ideas & Planning
Norman Shaw, founder of mobile data security company ExactTrak, talks funding, intellectual property and entrepreneurial ambition.
Business Technology
Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
Business Technology
With the landline shutdown coming fast, there’s never been a better time to switch to VoIP. Don’t let your small business be left behind!
Export & Import
Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world