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The Ultimate To Do List For Successful Business Startups
Most business ideas are borne out of a desire to change something; to do it better, faster, cheaper (or more profitably). The energy around a start-up is always tangible and there’s no lack of...
Exit Strategies and why the end should start at the beginning
When it comes to success in business, there’s a chapter people rarely consider. The art of the exit strategy is the part of the business journey which stands entrepreneurs apart from the crowd. Some...
Seven Simple Questions to ask before Starting your own Business…
Yesterday I was chatting to someone at the pool and they asked me what I did for a living. I said "I have my own business", to which they replied "That's great, I would love to be my own boss". But...
Why cashflow planning is the secret to business success
The UK is known for being highly entrepreneurial, with over 99% of all domestic businesses being classified as SMEs. However, research carried out in 2019 showed that 64% of the British workforce...
Start Up Loans – Changes to Eligibility Rules
This March has seen a positive change to the legislation concerning Start Up Loans. Previously, to be eligible for a start-up loan, a business could only apply if it had been trading for two years...
How to scale your business – part two
Our last blog discussed the differences between – and challenges associated with – growing and scaling a business. This time, we want to share some tips to help you successfully scale your business....
How to scale your business – part one
Your business is established. Your customers keep coming back time after time, and they are recommending you to their friends. It’s time to move to the next level. When we look at the next level...
The importance of the credit check when starting a new business
Starting a new business is daunting at the best of times, but when you need to consider a loan in order to get set up, it goes to another level. Funding is such a vital part of getting set up for...
What’s the best source of funding for my start-up business?
If you’ve got an exciting new idea for a business, you’re probably aware of the minefield that is funding applications. Should you approach your bank or choose a start-up loans specialist lender?...
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