Have All the Good Business Ideas Gone?

Do you find yourself randomly staring at a blank piece of paper or a chalkboard with nothing on it? In business, ideas are everything. But it can seem like all the good business ideas have been taken already. Is this true? Good business ideas are the foundation for everything else. But have all the good … Continue reading

How To Get Started In Your Own Business

Do you run your own business? Prior to the coronavirus and Covid-19 pandemic, the vast majority of us worked for someone else. We’d head into a routine, nine to five office job or retail and hospitality job, work our hours and go home. This worked well for most. You get a set income. You get … Continue reading

Marketing Ideas Even Shoestring Startups Can Afford

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Marketing ideas may be free but they certainly aren’t optional for your business, especially if you’re a brand new startup trying to build interest in your brand. So how can some small startups afford decent marketing? Marketing ideas are not something you can do without completely – they must be part of your long-term business … Continue reading

Want To Start A Business? Try A Construction Business

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A construction business isn’t the type of work that necessariyl follows the crowd. There is plenty of room for a savvy enterpreneur and people who don’t mind some tough work. Is that you? When it comes to the corporate world, there are many businesses that seem to do the same thing. Indeed, as customers we … Continue reading

Business Sabotage: Three Mistakes That Will Take You Down

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If you decide to run a business, you obviously want to make a success of it. So why would anyone employ business sabotage tactics? Probably because they don’t realise they are doing it. When you first start a small business, you might be on your own. However, as you grow it’s up to you to … Continue reading

Growing Startups On A Successful Path

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Growing startups can be variously successful based on a variety of factors including marketing, timing, innovation, target audience and funding. Startups can be very difficult to open and run. This is because they are predicated on the notion that a limited role structure, limited tools to achieve business operations and limited funding are of no … Continue reading

What Does It Take To Set Up A Business From Scratch?

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To some, the idea of setting up a business from scratch is always going to feel intimidating. Because no business can be born overnight and immediately see success. In order to make something that’s going to take lasting effect, and that will really wow your customers, it takes work. Not only does this refer to … Continue reading

Ready, Set, Go! How To Stop Your Business Falling At The First Hurdle

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Ready. Set. Go. Startups are remarkably complex things that a lot of people don’t take seriously. For some, the idea of starting a small business is easy. How hard can it be? You just come up with an idea, get some money, and then everything falls into place. You’ll be surprised at how many people … Continue reading

Top Five Industries for Starting A Small Business

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Do you have aspirations of owning a small business, but aren’t sure what kind of company to start? There are many options out there so it’s smart to do some market research before jumping into the deep end. Certain business sectors are particularly suitable for startups. Some require little funding. Some are particularly easy to … Continue reading