Category: Start-Up Guide

Build loyalty Offering discounts to those who have purchased from you before will keep your name in customers’ minds and remind them to use your … Read more

Taxes I’m sure you are never short of hearing about taxes. Everybody pays them (or is meant to) and it can affect your business, if … Read more

Insurance There are some types of insurance that you have to have by law (Employer’s Liability Insurance for example), but there are a whole range … Read more

If you get it right, your website will be the best tool you have for promoting your business. Your website will essentially become an online … Read more

Equipment Make sure you have the right equipment for the job. IT equipment, any stationary, phones etc. If possible try and rent larger equipment instead … Read more

The most successful brands build on a company’s strengths, so start by evaluating what you are good at and what you believe in as a … Read more

Assess your own skills and decide what other skills you will need to make your idea work. Bring in a business partner if needed and … Read more

Firstly, you need to be sure that you actually need financing to get your business off the ground. Most people mistakenly believe you need vast … Read more

Writing a business plan might seem like a long and boring task, but it forces you to think about your idea rigorously, highlights potential problems … Read more

Look at figures from competitors to work out what sort of demand you will have. What will your production costs be like, and how much … Read more