Looking to get that business idea off the ground? Get your FREE startup business plan download and take your idea to the next level. Are you really ready to start a business? Do you think you have what it takes and know enough about your idea to start something worthwhile? You’ll find advice everywhere and [...]
Event management is both a tough and interesting thing to do – whether it is a training day, a corporate meeting or any other occasion. To keep everything running smoothly can be particularly difficult because not only do you have to keep everything for the event contents and agenda organized, but you need to manage [...]
Is your business a fantastic idea or just a business opportunity that needs to be explored? Whether you are starting up or already have a business that you want to fine tune, answering the following questions will tell you if you need to do more homework or whether you’re ready to develop further. These key [...]
Just how easy can it be to start your own business? Starting a business can be relatively easy if you set your action plan in advance. These super-fast business start up tips will help you get your idea get off the ground by saving you time and money. There are several key factors that you [...]
Time management: not just fancy corporate speak, but actually a very important part of life, especially if you are setting up your own business or working for yourself. Your job can be easier. Achieving the perfect balance between your work and personal life is also possible. Time management has nothing to do with working harder. [...]
Starting Your Own Business is a really exciting challenge! But how do you actually get started? and how can you overcome those “early stage challenges?” Having the chance to start your own business can be an exciting and rewarding experience. So many ideas to explore, so many paths to go down, however, there are some [...]
4 Common Marketing Plan Mistakes to Avoid A marketing plan provides business owners with insight into which strategies and techniques are the most efficient for conducting their marketing efforts. Despite its simplicity, the process of developing this plan may be overcomplicated or completely ignored by some business owners. Knowing the four common marketing plan [...]
5 Steps to Writing a Simple Business Plan When it comes to writing a business plan, many people often overcomplicate the process. You don’t have to get caught up in that web. Use these seven steps to create your own simple business plan. Simple Business Plan Step #1: Create a name for your [...]
The Sage Business Experts Programme Is Now Live! I am excited to announce that I have been selected as a Sage UK Business Expert, supporting UK small businesses. Last month, Sage selected well-connected business people to join their experts programme aiming to support and advise the UK business community via social media and building online [...]
Everything You Need to Know About a Marketing Plan Once you’ve determined the size of your potential market, you’ll have to develop a marketing plan. This plan will consist of your promotional strategies for generating sales revenue. Prior to formulating your plan, you should perform a critical self-assessment (also known as the SWOT analysis) of [...]
5 Killer Guerrilla Marketing Ideas
The term “guerrilla marketing” was reputedly coined by Conrad Levinson in his book “Guerrilla Marketing” which was published in 1983. Guerrilla marketing is an advertising strategy that employs low-cost unconventional means to promote a product or service. Guerilla marketing campaigns often defy traditional marketing ideas and methods, and include strategies such as flash mobs, viral [...]
Why Getting Advice Is Important For Young Entrepreneurs
Just how valuable is input to the newbie entrepreneur? Today, being an entrepreneur is made up of two simple things “being smart” and “keeping lean.” Factor in the current economic distress, and the changing face of traditional bricks and mortar business, and you have an increasingly difficult environment for a young, inexperienced entrepreneur to get [...]
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