Planning a wedding is so much fun that it can be easy to understand. Splurge here, spend a little more there, and before you know it, you’ve committed to a wedding that’s beyond your means. With deposits placed and final payments looming, this can be a very scary situation for the bride or her parents. Find out what steps you […]

Your business plan is vital in establishing the structure of your business, your goals and objectives, strategies, products and people. It is used to plan and manage your business, request financing or show it to potential investors. It has ten main parts and these are: 1. Cover and index It sounds a bit silly, but a great cover for your […]

– “Why should I join? I can do this business as a sole proprietor, right?” – “Isn’t it complicated and expensive to form a corporation?” – “I run my business with my spouse and we have a partnership. Why would we need to have a corporation?” These have to be the most frequently asked questions that I, and my own […]

Buying existing businesses for sale from someone who is looking to get money out of their business or retire is a great way to become an entrepreneur! You buy a proven, profitable business, and then use your skills and insight to grow it even further. However, finding owners who want to sell is not always easy. Consider this your guide […]

In May of last year, I invested £ 1000 in premium bonds. So far, I haven’t won anything and I still have my £ 1000 in bonus. My plan was to keep them for 12 months before re-evaluating whether or not I should keep them. This article will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of premium bonds as an investment vehicle […]

Sometimes not selling is the best way to sell. Rather than forcing your sales goals to focus on what you’re selling, it’s often better to deftly divert your attention to something they want to talk about. If possible, being a friend is much more effective in sales than being an aggressive sales representative for your company. Ultimately, how well you […]

Have you ever wondered if you could think of a marketing idea that could propel your business to heaven? Like, Wendy’s 1980s commercial ‘Where’s the Beef?’, Coca-Cola’s ad that says it’s’ The Real Thing ‘and Nike sells tennis shoes by spreading the word’ Just Do Item’. How naive of those companies. When people think of marketing, they tend to think […]

We all know that the news is an important part of our lives. No morning is complete for us without glancing at the newspaper over a hot cup of tea. However, along with all the news of what is happening around you, it is good to know what is happening within the country in the context of business, currency exchange, […]

Productive dialogue is more important now than ever. With social media and social media complementing many of our face-to-face conversations, learning the ABCs of productive conversations can help you leverage your influence on social media. Good business dialogue cannot be underestimated: it fosters collaboration and creativity and opens up individual and organizational learning and innovation. Dialogue, by definition, is obviously […]

Venture capital is not the only answer. But it is one of the few answers if you want to take your business to a materially different level. Many other financial routes are closed in the current climate and non-financial adjustments, while potentially positive, will not have the same impact. Hiring attracts entrepreneurs. The UK is undoubtedly one of the world’s […]