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Lessons learned – Rachel Elnaugh, former Dragons' Den investor
The well-publicised crash of her company Red Letter Days meant that Rachel Elnaugh's days as an investor on the Dragons' Den were over. SmallBusiness.co.uk caught up with her to ask what she has learned along the way.
Guide to mobile working
One of the key benefits of a mobile office environment is increased productivity, as you can work at home, on the move, or even at client premises. Mobile devices also enable you to spend more time with your clients, customers and suppliers.
Returning to work as a parent
As a mother of two and founder of WorkingMums.co.uk, Gillian Nissim says she knows what it’s like to try to get back into work and start a business after having a child. SmallBusiness.co.uk asked her to touch on some of the issues faced by mums returning to work and offer some insights.
From summer fête to supermarket: how to get your product on the shelves.
Getting your product onto the shelves of a major retailer is no mean feat. SmallBusiness.co.uk speaks to Maria Hellyer, co-founder of The British Curry Company, about how she managed to turn a few jars of curry sauce at a summer fête into Bombay Authentics, a brand that is now sold throughout the UK and exported to 12 countries throughout North America, the Middle East and Europe.
Lessons Learned: Glenda Stone, Founder and CEO, Aurora
SmallBusiness.co.uk asks a seasoned entrepreneur to share their experiences and offer advice for SMEs. With the benefit of hindsight, what do they wish they'd known when they started? Glenda Stone, Founder and CEO of Aurora, offers her pearls of wisdom.
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A Guide to Running a Business from Home
Some articles on the advantages and disadvantages of starting up a business from home.
Working from home
Deciding where to physically carry out your work is something which needs careful consideration. The nature of your business may dictate your location or premises choice.
The value of networking events
This is all about learning from other people who are experiencing, or have experienced, similar things to yourself. You get more from networking events if you’re an active participant so get involved in debates, discussions, social events and exhibitions. Networking is valuable whether you’re starting up or have been running a business for years.
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