New research casts doubt on the idea that would-be entrepreneurs could benefit from studying at university before starting a ...

The findings reveal that more than a quarter of UK employers (27%) who have attempted to fill vacancies in the past 12 months ...

If you have sold property or assets and made a capital gain, you might need to file a return. If you've sold assets, such as ...

In a well-set-up office (even if it's just a simple home office), the equipment, the systems and environment all contribute to making you and your business more efficient. Planning it properly from ...

If you're aiming to earn a living from your smallholding, you'll need to be physically fit, innovative and enjoy working outdoors in all weathers. Our practical guide will help you start up and run ...

There is a huge range of support available for start ups to help you deal with the challenges of starting your own business and make the most of your opportunities. Making sure you have access to the ...

Aim for a maximum of two pages, but if you can keep your press release to one page, all the better. Busy editors/journalists don't have the time (or inclination) to work their way through page after ...

Convenience retailing is big business, with many consumers now choosing to make fewer large 'shops' and top up more often from convenience stores instead. Our practical guide will help you start up ...

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Getting people to visit your website is only half of the battle. Chris Barling, chairman of ecommerce and EPOS systems supplier SellerDeck, provides tips on how to sell more to customers once they're ...

Start up business ideas Develop and test your business idea and decide what form your business should take. Also in this topic ...

When husband and wife team Manveel and Ras Deol spotted a gap in the market for bespoke, luxury gift boxes, they knew they had a business idea they were passionate about. However, they also knew ...