The decision about whether you should buy or rent your business premises is a key one for budding business owners. Start up ...

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The starting point for any business plan is audience. Who is going to read it? What is the purpose of the plan - is it to secure funding? Maybe you need to attract a business partner. Although key ...

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 ...

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Furniture makers may work on a small scale creating bespoke pieces for domestic customers or a larger scale mass-producing items to be sold through retailers. Our guide will help you start up and run ...

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 ...

Theft, vandalism and arson are the crimes most likely to affect your business. Appropriate security measures can help reduce the risks and the potential impact on your business. There is no single ...

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 ...

A well-researched and written business plan is an essential tool. Discover how to structure and write a business plan and what information to include. Are you starting a business? Learn how to write ...

Manufacturing businesses in the UK produce a wide range of products. Check out our practical guide for starting and running your own manufacturing business. It's essential to find out whether there ...