The business is the main subject which the succeeded people are speaking of. And they are to win the challenges and to face them. Therefore entrepreneurs have to develop their talents in an effective way. And they have to plan the succession of them and their business. By identifying their talents, they have to plan their […]
Technology Solutions for Startup Entrepreneurs
Starting a business is one of the most intense experiences a person can undergo. That may sound a bit extreme, but it’s true. A true startup is generally taking something that does not exist (an idea) and attempting to translate it into a physical reality, which will hopefully generate income. During the ideation and beginning […]
Twitter: As a Small business owner should I be Tweeting?
Before I go any further I’m going to say whilst I use social media to good effect and have a good knowledge of social media practices, I do not claim to be a social media expert or guru or whatever the fad word at present is, I am merely going to give you my experiences […]
Small Business Grants: Top places to apply for starting a business
Starting a small business can be an expensive and complex process. In order to reduce the financial burden on any one individual or financial institution it is often wise to look for small business grants. Business Grants come in all shapes and sizes from a few £100 to £1million+ so looking for the right sized […]
Top 5 Startup business mistakes
We all know the statistics when it comes to startup failure rates. 50% fail in the first year, there are a multitude of reasons as to why, but we will look at the top 5 startup business mistakes and how you can avoid them. Starting your own business is a risky venture. Going from employment, […]
Business Planning Software Vs Business Plan Writers – When failing is not an option
Now when it comes to starting your own business, there is nothing more important than your business plan, there is a famous saying amongst business advisers: “Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail” Now what does this mean in the real world well what it means is this: 30% of businesses without a business plan […]
Robin Dickinson – Should we diversify in business?
I have only recently found the excellent work produced by Robert at http://robindickinson.com he is a superb cartoonist and how he captures common business issues and news stories is fantastic. If you have yet to check him out then be sure to. But two of his cartoons shown below really sparked a thought in me […]
Celebrating a year in business
Congratulations; celebrating your first year in business is a cause for celebration. For a start you have survived longer than about 50% of startups so well done. Getting to a year is no mean feat, you will have started your business, sourced suppliers, developed relationships with your customers, marketed your product, given great customer service. […]
Employment or Self-employed entrepreneur?
Whilst coaching some of my clients, one of the main things we talk about especially in the very early stages of a business is why do you want to start your own business. The main reasons that I hear are for becoming an entrepreneur: I want to be my own boss I have this great […]
How to Write a Business Partnership Agreement.
Before we go too far lets understand what a business partnership agreement is. It’s reasonably simple; it is nothing more than when two or more people agree on a mutual interest that is designed to enhance such interest. Partnerships present special challenges to the concerned parties. These concerns must eventually become an agreement. There must […]
