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How becoming a mentor could boost your business
For many years now Paul Hargreaves of Cotswold Fayre has supported young people in business. He outlines the good mentoring can do - for the people being mentored and for the mentor. In 2012 I attended a trade show and was walking the event looking for innovative new food and drink products to add to our company’s portfolio when...
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How to kill ‘hustle-and-grind’ and create a healthy startup culture
Long hours and relentless demands are affecting the mental health of startup employees, says Brigid Charmant. It’s time to kill the ‘hustle-and-grind’ culture “Looking for a #superstar biz dev person...
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Coronavirus small business diary – James Cadbury, Love Cocoa
James Cadbury was already waiting for new chocolate moulds shipped from China for his Love Cocoa brand when COVID-19 struck. And then lockdown shut 80% of his retail outlets. Here...
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The Start-Up Series competition is back — a chance to secure £250,000 in equity funding
Small Business and Worth Capital have partnered to reopen The Start-Up Series competition. Each month, your business could be considered for £250,000 in equity funding. Small Business and Worth Capital have partnered to reopen the UK’s largest seed funding competition — The Start-Up Series. The competition will run from the 1st to the 14th of each month. Don’t miss your opportunity to secure...
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7 funding choices when it comes to financing your start-up
You’ve got some inspirational market insight and created the killer idea for a business. You can see where the revenue will come from, and with a healthy margin. But what...
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6 helpful tips for fleshing out a high performing team
Founders can round out the gaps in their experience by ensuring they make the right hires, says Worth Capital co-founder Matthew Cushen Last time I wrote an article about what makes...
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What you need to know about the UK’s Brexit negotiation stance
Here, Phil Foster, managing director of Love Energy Savings, gives us the rundown on the UK's Brexit negotiations from Prime Minister Theresa May. On the 17th January 2017, Theresa May outlined the UK government’s plans for their European Union (EU) exit in, the most comprehensive speech since the decision was made to leave the EU last year, but what does...
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How professionals and corporations can prepare for the AI revolution
Dr Stephen Simpson and Hugh Shields, founders of UK-based corporate performance consultancy Alpha Fortius, advise on how to survive and thrive in the new world of AI Artificial intelligence is...
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How to Start a Business: A Step-by-Step Guide
Starting a new small business? Find out where to begin and how to achieve success. You want to make sure you prepare thoroughly before starting a business, but realize that...
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54 Small Business Ideas for Anyone Who Wants to Run Their Own Business
Best Small Business Ideas 1. Handyman Are you always fixing things around the house? Often on call when friends need small projects completed? Put together a website, figure out what your time and expertise is worth, and start asking those thankful friends for referrals. 2. Woodworker Similarly, if you have a passion for crafting beautiful furniture or other home goods...
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10 steps to start your business
1 Conduct market research Market research will tell you if there’s an opportunity to turn your idea into a successful business. It’s a way to gather information about potential customers...
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A step-by-step guide to starting a business, covering everything from coming up with business ideas to business planning, fundraising and more
A step-by-step guide to starting a business, covering everything from coming up with business ideas to business planning, fundraising and more Know yourself as an entrepreneur before you start...
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Companies need to evolve to survive
Companies need to evolve and vendors need to innovate, at this time more than any other, says Adrian Overall of CloudStratex We find ourselves in uncertain times. Leading a start-up business, I find this situation particularly uncomfortable, and something I want to reflect on in this narrative. Throughout the time that my team and I have been working outside...
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What you need to know about the UK’s Brexit negotiation stance
Here, Phil Foster, managing director of Love Energy Savings, gives us the rundown on the UK's Brexit negotiations from Prime Minister Theresa May. COMMENT Prime Minister Theresa May has outlined...
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Small Business and Worth Capital partner to reopen The Start-Up Series — with £250,000 equity funding up for grabs each month!
Small Business and Worth Capital have partnered to reopen The Start-Up Series competition from September 2020. Each month, your business will have the chance to win up to £250,000 in...
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