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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.
SmallBusiness StartUp Britain
In light of the government’s push for private sector growth through the encouragement of start-ups, there is more awareness than ever of the need for new businesses to draw on every resource available to bolster enterprise.
Keep credit under control
Take command of your cash flow by ensuring you don't fall victim to late payment.
Sage start-ups
Old age doesn’t have to be about daytime TV, free bus passes and gardening. SmallBusiness.co.uk meets the older entrepreneurs who have decided to be their own boss a little later in life.
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.
How to get franchising right
A franchise is a logical choice for someone who aspires to own a company but wants the safety net of a trusted business model.
SMEs set for the jackpot
There are smaller companies in the UK which are increasing sales and improving margins. SmallBusiness.co.uk finds out how they're making it happen.
Margins Matter
Making money is more about having an instinct for buying and selling than coming up with the next killer idea, says Simon Cook, CEO of venture capital firm DFJ Espirit
James Caan: no limits
Star of Dragons’ Den and multimillionaire recruitment entrepreneur James Caan talks to SmallBusiness.co.uk about the importance of SME finance and how Dragons’ Den has helped the UK economy
Rising star: Stephen Casey
Stephen Casey has built his temporary structures company Accio Group into a solid business with a revenue of £2.7 million.
How to start a business
In the second part of our guide on starting a business in 2010, we show you how to write a business plan and where to get funding.
Rising Star: Rosalind Rathouse
Rosalind Rathouse quit teaching and started her company Cookery School six years ago. She has since proved that launching the business was no half-baked idea.
Franchising: Why it could work for you
Many well-known brands have developed successful franchises, such as McDonalds. With over 800 networks in the UK, it has become a popular way to expand. Here are a few things to consider first
Manifesto for success
Read our ten-point list of the policies entrepreneurs, experts and business groups believe the next government should implement in order to support SMEs.
Sectors roundup
With everyone feeling the pinch at the moment here’s a look at how different industries have been faring, and what lies ahead
