Business
Link Start-up Information
Your
business plan
An introduction to business plans: why you need one and
how to use it
Research
your plan
The homework you should do to write your plan confidently
Business
plan checklist
What you should cover to give yourself a solid start
Double-check
it all
Review your plan as soon as it's finished - have you covered
it all?
Innocent
Drinks
How four mates quit their 'grown-up' jobs to start a smoothie
company
Do
this, not that
Things you must do, and things you mustn't, when writing
your plan
Do
you have it?
See if you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur
Will
your idea work?
The right kind of research can help you find out
SWOT
... what?
How to identify your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities
and threats
Choose
a business name
Keep it meaningful and snappy - and don't try to be too
smart
Federations
and associations
The chance to network, share ideas and meet new people
Buying
from auctions
Pick up some bargains and equip your business on the cheap
Create
a valuable business
How to create a company that'll be worth something in years
to come
Starting
up in retail
Things to watch out for in the retail sector
Planning
in practice
From paper to practice - how business planning works in
the real world
Revisit
your plan
How to use your business plan as your company develops
Research
and development
Developing new products for your existing customers
A
woman's touch
How two female entrepreneurs realised their business dreams
Hottest
home businesses in 2007
This year's predicted business trends |
Forming
a business FAQ
The specifics - registering a business or forming a partnership
I've
been there
A £2m company owner explains what not to do when
you start up
Sole
trader or partnership?
We look at the pros and cons of two of the most common
business types
Limited
company?
The advantages and disadvantages of setting up as a limited
company
Bob
Geldof
The musician and activist talks about business and starting
a company
Issuing
shares FAQ
See how to allocate and issue shares
Shareholders
FAQ
Find out about shareholder rights and duties
Franchise
FAQ
The background and legalities of getting into franchising
Family
fortunes
Could families who work together, stay together?
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Location
Do your research before putting down roots
Set
up shop on the cheap
More for your money if you share facilities?
Renting
premises
Negotiating the right deal for your business
Buying
from auctions
Pick up some bargains and equip your business on the cheap
Getting
out of a lease
What to do when it's time to go
Work
smarter and live better
How homeworking can make you more productive
Home
sweet live/work home
Demand is growing for property for homeworkers
Music
to my ears
Homeworking in the recording industry
You
can choose to have it all
How to have both career and children
A
perfect summer at home
How to start a Bed & Breakfast
Working
during the summer
How to enjoy both the sun and work
Investing
in a home office
How the study now gets all the financial attention
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