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Guide to writing a business plan
This factsheet describes what a business plan should include, how you should go about writing one and what you will achieve by doing so.
Get a business plan
Business Plan Express offer easy to use, affordable business plans including free support and upgrades for life.
Easy-to-follow business plan guide
This guide from BusinessLink will show you how to prepare a high-quality business plan using a number of easy-to-follow steps.
Business planning advice from Shell LiveWIRE
Information, advice and practical support for 16-30 year olds on business planning from Shell LiveWIRE.
Enterprise fellowships for post-grads
The Enterprise Fellowship programme provides business training, funding, access to mentors, business experts and professional advisers for post-graduates.
Other Start A Business Resources
Can your customers find you?
If you have a web presence, then you need to ensure that customers can find it – otherwise, it’s just a waste of money.
Email and web hosting
This video looks at the the importance of business email and web hosting for SMEs.
Three Minute Mentor - Setting up a Home Office
Whether you're based at home full time or just occasionally, you need the right tools at hand. This short video looks at how you can set up the perfect home office
Will Alan Sugar sweeten business prospects?
Marc Barber 10/06/2009
While any help singled out for small businesses should be welcomed, the appointment of Sir Alan Sugar as ‘Enterprise Tsar’ smacks of gimmicky desperation. (2 comments) Have your say »
Credit crunch: What does it mean for you?
Penny Proffit 25/01/2008
In the current global economic climate, small business owners are likely to be concerned about the consequences of the credit crunch. Penny Proffit has teamed up with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants to bring you ten quick tips for survival. Have your say »
Quality content is the foundation of Search Engine Marketing
Guest Blogger 21/07/2008
Search Engine Marketing (SEM) is in essence the theory and practice of getting a website onto the first page of 'natural' (sometimes called 'organic') search results on the important search engines for important keywords. (1 comments) Have your say »
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Financial Times Guide to Business Start Up 2010
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