Before deciding to become self-employed, it’s a good idea to think through the implications of working for yourself.
Planning and organisation are crucial in the early stages of setting up a new business. You have a far higher chance of success if you take the time to prepare.
A business plan can provide you with a clear sense of direction. It can give your business something to measure its progress against - helping you identify any problematic issues early on and take appropriate action.
In order to prepare for, and escape the worst consequences of, hard times, you need a method of recognising how problems might arise, and a survival plan to activate when they do.
When setting up a new business, it’s essential to familiarise yourself with the key relevant aspects of the law. Breaking the law through ignorance is no defence so it pays to be informed.
Disasters and serious incidents happen. Does your business have effective contingency plans in place to deal with them?
When you set up in business, one of the first things you must do is choose a name. A well-chosen name can play a powerful part in building your business and contributing to its profile and success.
Deciding whether to operate as a sole trader, partnership or limited company is not always easy. This guide will help you make a more informed decision.
Working from home sounds like an attractive prospect – but have you thought through all the practical issues?
It sounds impressive to be able to say: “I’m a company director”. But you need to be aware of your responsibilities.
Though a partnership requires no written agreement it is good practice to draw one up and ask a solicitor to check it for you.
This guide offers some practical measures you can take to help ensure you buy a sound business for a sensible price.
When surrounded by competitors in the same business as you, you need to find a gap in the market, and exploit it.
This guide offers some ideas for forecasting the future and assessing the feasibility of any opportunities open to your business.
This guide explains the difference between a Bank Identifier Code and an International Bank Account Number and how important they are when making or receiving payments from Europe.
Companies always face a degree of risk when they decide to start exporting, but the rewards for those who compete successfully are considerable.
This guide looks at the benefits of importing, then takes you through the various requirements, processes and customs practices you need to consider.
This guide examines the benefits of putting your business online and takes you through the first practical steps you will need to take to establish your presence on the World Wide Web.
The use of IT in your businessInformation technology should be considered as another tool to help your business.
This guide provides hints and tips on how to fulfil your business’s online objectives.
Once you have your own website, you want everyone in the world to know so they can come and take a look.
Once set up, a customer database provides a quick and easy way to contact clients and keep essential customer information up-to-date.
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