In a world full of entrepreneurs, it’s hard to be successful and stand out. If you want to succeed in anything you do, you need to truly believe in your idea and you have to want it bad enough. If you think you’ve got what it takes….read on. Continue reading
No matter how passionate you are about your small business, be it a thriving venture that you’ve been working on for years or simply an idea that’s ready to blossom, there’ll be days when you need inspiration; a little something to help you through the hours and remind you why you’re pursuing your dream.
Sometimes, this can come in the form of a reassuring talk from a close friend or relative. Other times it can be a case of you need to take a walk in the park to clear your head and refocus. Many more times it can come through simply putting your head down and cracking on with things.
As a small business owner, one of the things you have to think about is the premises out of which you operate.
While some businesses rent their office, shop, or wherever, others own it outright. Generally businesses transition from renting to buying once they reach a certain size, but is that right for everyone? And at what point does a small business become big enough to take this particular step?
If you’re currently renting your premises, it could be that that’s the best deal for you right now. If you’re thinking of your future however and want more security and long-term benefits than renting affords, then you may want to think about buying your own office, warehouse, retail unit or whatever kind of property it may be, to own outright.
There’s a good chance you’ve heard discussion of working ‘in the cloud’, using ‘cloud storage’, and similar terms. It all sounds a bit abstract.
Perhaps because it sounds somewhat hard to pin down, many small business owners and enterprising individuals end up not making the most of the tools available to them – a real shame, as embracing cloud technologies can not only save you money, but can save time, provide a more productive workflow and give you greater security and peace of mind.
So what do people mean when they talk about ‘the cloud’?
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It’s never easy to make such a radical move as changing the purpose of your company. But occasionally, the proper response to dwindling returns and a low level of interest from your target market, is to offer something different that will bring you back into the black.
Choosing to revolutionise your product can be as big a decision as setting up the company in the first place, and this blog post can’t possibly tell you how to do it, or whether to do it at all. We can, however, help you make the decision for yourself, with the help of colleagues your customer base, and professional guidance from services specialising in new business advice.
When opportunities for growth in your home country are, at best, scarce, then exporting to a more promising market abroad could present your business with a golden opportunity.
In recent years, Brits with lofty career aspirations have flocked in their droves to sunny España.
Now, research shows that emerging markets are expected to contribute the large part of an increase in the world’s middle classes by some 3bn by the middle of the century.
When you’re running a business, it’s important to be in things for the long-haul. While it might seem enough just to make it to the end of another frantic week, you can’t rest on your laurels.
Assess your progress in terms of years, instead – this will help you to retain the focus you need to last – and last, and last.
To ensure your business safe passage for whatever stormy times may lie ahead, read on for three simple tips to achieving business growth – and maintaining it.
No matter what your product or service, the marketplace is, most likely, depressingly saturated with similar alternatives. It’s never been more difficult to be noticed – or more important to stand out.
But whether your business idea involves selling kitchen sinks or novelty party favours, there are a number of ways of setting yourself apart from the ever-swelling crowd.
Make an impression for the right reasons with these tips for getting small businesses noticed.
So you’ve managed to set up your own brand spanking new business. You’ll have had to make some sacrifices along the way, and some of your office equipment may have been belatedly implemented only after you ran in a situation that called for it.
To avoid any further frantic last-minute purchases of this nature, support your new business with this list of five essentials no office should be without.
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It doesn’t matter what your background or industry is or how much experience you have in it, when you’re setting up and running a small business, it’s almost guaranteed you’ll have questions to ask.
Your questions may not be the same as some other small business owner’s, but there are very few people out there (if any at all!) who are able to go through the process of setting up their own business without asking at least a handful of questions on a regular basis.
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