Start-up ideas – How to become an IT contractor
Few who decide to become an IT contractor live to regret it thanks to the greater financial and personal freedom they enjoy but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any risks involved.
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If you’re starting a new business, or thinking of setting up a company, how do you know if it’s the right thing to do? In this section, we look at the key steps you will need to take, and things to consider before taking the leap.
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20 Tips Before you Start Up – important things to consider before making the leap.
Business Planning – the elements to include on a robust business plan.
Is there a Market? – does a market exist for your proposed business?
Start-up ideas – How to set up a gardening business
If you love the idea of running your own gardening business but don’t know how or where to start, our straightforward guide tells you all you need to know.
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Top 10 customer service tips for small companies
It’s hard to overestimate the importance of providing good customer service. Not only does it help to build customer loyalty, but it can gain your business valuable word-of-mouth recommendations – one of the most effective ways of winning new customers.
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Running a small business – what is SWOT analysis?
Used to identify the key strengths and weaknesses of your company as well as any threats and opportunities, a SWOT analysis can help to work out what your business strategy should be.
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How to deal with customer complaints
Regardless of how well you run your business, customer complaints are inevitable – it’s how you deal with them that really matters.
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How to choose the right workspace for your company
If you’re planning to set up your own business, you’ll have to decide where you can be at your most productive. Do you run your company from home, lease an office, or rent occasional space?
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Business Model Canvas – the one-page business plan
Creating a business plan doesn’t have to be a laborious process and you can ease the burden by using the Business Model Canvas – a one-page plan
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How grown up is your business? Which stage are you at?
Royston Guest, author of ‘Built to Grow’, refers to business growth as being split into 5 distinct stages – each stage having its own set of challenges or business behaviours.
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3 mindfulness exercises for busy people
Here are three mindful exercises that can fit into even the busiest day. Starting with one that aims to ease you in gently to the practice in just ten seconds!
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How to choose a telecoms provider for your small company
With many small businesses run by just one person, many start-up tasks are dealt with as quickly as possible due to time constraints. Dave Millett highlights some important things to look out for before you sign a telecoms contract.
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