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Boosting female entrepreneurship
30-06-2008
There are just over a million self employed women compared with nearly three million self employed men in the UK. Why is it that women still lag behind men when it comes to starting their own businesses when there are so many drivers for women to set up on their own, such as flexible hours, seeking a new challenge, support groups and the opportunity to be more creative?
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30-06-2008
There are just over a million self employed women compared with nearly three million self employed men in the UK. Why is it that women still lag behind men when it comes to starting their own businesses when there are so many drivers for women to set up on their own, such as flexible hours, seeking a new challenge, support groups and the opportunity to be more creative?
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Starting an ethical business
1-05-2008
With expenditure on ethical products now topping £32.2bn a year (up from £29.7bn last year) are you considering taking a step into the market and grabbing a slice of the action? And if so where should you pitch your business?
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1-05-2008
With expenditure on ethical products now topping £32.2bn a year (up from £29.7bn last year) are you considering taking a step into the market and grabbing a slice of the action? And if so where should you pitch your business?
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Customer, competition and climate
23-04-2008
In the midst of an economic downturn, starting up a new business is a bold move to make. Get it right and you will reap the rewards despite the state of the economy, but get your proposition wrong and you could be another casualty of a recession.
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23-04-2008
In the midst of an economic downturn, starting up a new business is a bold move to make. Get it right and you will reap the rewards despite the state of the economy, but get your proposition wrong and you could be another casualty of a recession.
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Networking to survive
16-04-2008
With start-ups currently facing only a 50% chance of survival, good networking has become vital to the growth of new businesses. Developing trusting relationships among key advocates is the key to success.
Successful networking could hold the key t...
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16-04-2008
With start-ups currently facing only a 50% chance of survival, good networking has become vital to the growth of new businesses. Developing trusting relationships among key advocates is the key to success.
Successful networking could hold the key t...
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Taking the risk out of starting up
1-04-2008
Anyone who has watched Dragons' Den over the last few years could be forgiven for thinking that starting a business is so fraught with risk and uncertainty as to be near impossible. However, that couldn't be further from the truth.
The seemingly en...
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1-04-2008
Anyone who has watched Dragons' Den over the last few years could be forgiven for thinking that starting a business is so fraught with risk and uncertainty as to be near impossible. However, that couldn't be further from the truth.
The seemingly en...
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Getting the basics right
28-02-2008
Life for us England fans during the current Six Nations Championship has been difficult. During two second half performances against Wales and Italy our beloved team seemed to have forgotten how to play rugby union, prompting many pundits to comment on t...
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28-02-2008
Life for us England fans during the current Six Nations Championship has been difficult. During two second half performances against Wales and Italy our beloved team seemed to have forgotten how to play rugby union, prompting many pundits to comment on t...
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Home is where the business is
13-02-2008
An increasing number of people starting their own businesses are choosing to work from home. This can be an attractive option, especially for people with family commitments, as it enables you to work in a way that suits you and your lifestyle.
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13-02-2008
An increasing number of people starting their own businesses are choosing to work from home. This can be an attractive option, especially for people with family commitments, as it enables you to work in a way that suits you and your lifestyle.
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Top 10 tips for start-ups
6-02-2008
6-02-2008
- Seek free advice or funding from business development organisations.
Absorb as much advice from ...
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How to prepare a business plan
16-01-2008
A business plan is a vital document for any business. It can be used as a planning tool for management in the growth and guidance of their company, and is often key to securing external finance. It is the initial contact between the entrepreneur and pote...
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16-01-2008
A business plan is a vital document for any business. It can be used as a planning tool for management in the growth and guidance of their company, and is often key to securing external finance. It is the initial contact between the entrepreneur and pote...
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What technology should I look for when I'm starting out?
9-01-2008
Go to a specialist IT provider – get the right advice
Even for the tech-savvy customer it's important to get the right advice. There is a host of specialist IT providers out there with years of experience dealing with start-up business...
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9-01-2008
Go to a specialist IT provider – get the right advice
Even for the tech-savvy customer it's important to get the right advice. There is a host of specialist IT providers out there with years of experience dealing with start-up business...
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