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How to make a business partnership work
Companies led by a duo rather than a single head often attribute their success to the power of their business partnership.
Start-up survival: the early days
When I sold my venture capitalist firm in 2000 and I was asked what tips I had for start-up companies, my initial response was, ‘Just don’t do it!’
Getting your business Olympics-fit
Martin Hayward explains how businesses should prepare for the infrastructure challenges posed by the Olympics.
Business plan advice
Dr Simon Mosey, head of Institute for Enterprise and Innovation at Nottingham University Business School, offers some business planning wisdom for SmallBusiness.co.uk readers.
Writing a business plan: the basics
It’s not just Dragons’ Den contestants who need to demonstrate a credible product idea before getting a grilling. Here Alan Gleeson, manager of Palo Alto Software, gives his top ten tips on how to create a winning business plan.
Formulating a business plan to secure funding
Here three successful entrepreneurs tell us how they first managed to secure funding through formulating a winning business plan.
Write a marketing plan
This guide offers practical advice on developing a marketing plan using plain English.
Start a business for under £200
SmallBusiness.co.uk has a wealth of articles to help you save money when starting out in business.
How to write your business plan
A business plan is not only essential for starting a business or for raising funds, but it is vital for running the business.
Checklist: what should be in your business plan
Your business plan is key to keeping your mind on long-term strategic goals while dealing with the day-to-day problems. Here's what it should contain.
Business plan dos and don’ts
Seeking funding for your new business can be a real challenge. Meeting with potential investors or banks is daunting, but having a sturdy business plan to back you up should help boost your confidence and your chances of gaining finance. Here are some top tips from SmallBusiness.co.uk.
How to become a sole trader
Setting up as a self-employed sole trader is a simple way to start a business. Paperwork is generally minimal, accounting and recordkeeping is fairly straightforward and the benefits of being your own boss are numerous.
Checklist: know your market
Do you want to sell to the common man or to the more priviliged, is your product something for shops, for the internet or for both? Use this checklist to find your target market.
Guide to writing a business plan
This 10-point guide shows the benefits of a good business plan and what to consider when writing one.
Perfecting project management
If you’re taking on a new contract or have an ambitious plan for growth, it might be handy to learn from project managers.
