Latest Q & A
Training courses on starting-up
I'm looking to go on a training course to help me with various aspects of starting and running a business. Do you have any advice?
Running a catering business from home
I 'm considering running a small catering business from my home. Are there rules and regulations which I have to meet.?
Teaching a trade to others
I am a decorator and would like to teach my trade to others, but don't know how to go about it.
Advice on starting up in retail
I am currently an employee in the retail trade. I am planning to start a business in the retail sector, is there any training I should do?
Researching new consumable products
I have an idea for a new product which can be consumed. Is there any way I can experiment with ingredients and flavours cheaply? The ingredients I need cannot be purchased from normal shops, they have to be purchased from chemical companies, who will only sell in bulk. At the stage I am at I only need samples as I am still experimenting and researching my idea.
Advice on importing goods
I’m keen to set up as a coffee and tea importer and distributor. Can you help?
Registering a small business
Do I have to tell anyone when I start a business?
Running a guest house
Both my wife and I would like to go into business running a small guest house. Could you please point us in the right direction?
Advice on running a market stall
Where can I get information about running a market stall?
Advice for young entrepreneurs
My son is aged 22 and wants to start a business. Is there any special help available?
Start a business in your spare time
I’m currently working part-time for an employer and want to come up with some business idea for my spare time and eventually full-time. Do you have any suggestions?
Small business planning
I am studying at college at present and am considering starting a cake decorating business. What planning should I put into it?
Company letterheads and branding
I’m planning to start a company and wonder whether to go to the expense of having a letterhead designed. What are your views?
Set up a plant or tree nursery
I passed my horticulture exams last year and would like to open my own plant or tree nursery in my own 20-acre grounds.
Setting up a book-finding agency
I would like to set up a book-finding agency from home and have access to a good computer with fax and e-mail. Can you provide any information about setting up such a business including making contact with wholesalers of second-hand books?
