Business And Entrepreneurs
How to Become a Successful Entrepreneur...

Sitemap

Starting Out

Are You a Sole Trader or Do You Need a Company?
Are You Ready to Stop Being an Employee?
Becoming a Social Entrepreneur
Courses and Qualifications to Develop Entrepreneurial Skills?
Does Your Age Matter in Business?
Evaluating Your Business Skills
Finding a Business Mentor
Finding Inspiration for the Big Business Idea
Get Expert Business Advice
Grab New Opportunities
How to Succeed Without Much Money
Keep Your Business Ideas Safe
Qualities of an Entrepreneur
The Importance of Setting Goals and Changing Them
Why I Might Need a Solicitor
Why I Might Need an Accountant

Case Studies

How I Coped in My First Year of Business: Case Study
How I Prepared Myself to Start a Business: Case Study
How I Set Up a Training Scheme for My Staff: Case Study
How I Used I.T. to Help Me Establish My Business: Case Study
I Use Online Photo Sharing to Help Projects: a Case Study

Fact Sheets

A Checklist for Setting Up a Shop or Office
Fact Sheet: Approximate IT Costs for Setting Up Business

Successful Entrepreneurs

Anita Roddick: Bringing Passionate Belief to Business
Duncan Bannatyne: Encouraging Others to Succeed
Mary Kay Ash: An Inspiration for Female Entrepreneurs
Richard Branson: New Takes on Existing Ideas

Faqs & Questionnaires

Do You Have What it Takes to Be an Entrpreneur?
The Business Idea Generator

Ideas into Practice

A Guide to Working from Home
Always Test the Market
Are Entrepreneurs Really Suited to Running a Business?
Do You Need a Team?
Do You Really Want a Franchise?
How to Write a Business Plan
Motivating Yourself and Others
The Benefits of Licensing Your Idea
The Importance of Communication
The Pros and Cons of Buying an Existing Business
Think and Act Strategically
Use the Internet to Get Business Ideas Going
What to Consider When Looking for Business Premises

Building a Business

Are Entrepreneurs Really Suited to Running a Business?
Balance Your Work and Lifestyle
Business Mistakes to Avoid
Common Hazards That Can Ruin a Business
Decide Whether You Need Staff or Contractors
Develop an Action Plan for Growth
Develop Green Policies
How Diversification Can Save a Business
How to Improve Repeat Business
How to Negotiate Successfully
How Webmail Can Help Your Business
Keep the Ideas Coming
Knowing When to Delegate
Look After Your Staff
Make Technology Work for You
Set High Standards
Stay Aware of Regulations
Submitting Tenders for Work
The Basics of Business Law
The Business Benefits of Social Media
The Pros and Cons of Outsourcing
Tips on Dealing with Recession
Using Foreign Manufacturers
What Role Do Ethics Play in Business?
Why UK Entrepreneurs Increasingly Sell to Foreign Markets

Sales & Marketing

A Guide to PR
A Summary of Internet Marketing
Develop an International Strategy
How Direct Response Marketing Can Help You
How to Achieve Customer Loyalty
How to Identify a Good Sales Campaign
How to Make Your Product Unique
How to Promote Your Product by Promoting Yourself
How to Write a Marketing Plan
Know Your Customer
Use and Develop a Brand Name
Use Permission Based Emails to Boost Sales
Why a Salesperson is Your Most Important Ally

Tax Issues

A Guide to Tax and National Insurance for New Entrepreneurs
Understanding Capital Allowances
What is Entrepreneurs' Relief?

Business Finance

A Guide to Business Insurance
A Guide to Late Payment Regulations
An Introduction to Angel Investors
Can European Banking Services Help UK Businesses?
Claim Your Business Tax Credits
Cut Your Business Costs
Do You Want to Get Friends and Family Involved?
Do's and Don'ts of Using Your Own Money
How to Borrow Money That's Tax Efficient
How to Choose a Commercial Insurer
How to Choose the Bank That's Right for You
Prove Your Reliability and Commitment to the Business
Tips on Making a Pitch for Finance
What Are Venture Capital Trusts?
What Government Grants Can You Get?
Who are Venture Capitalists?
Why You Should Consider Leasing