business-planning

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    Start and set up a payroll bureau

    Hi, I'm keen to become self-employed and set-up my own payroll bureau. Has anyone here done this already, or is in the process of doing so, as I'd really appreciate some guidance? I.E step by step process of setting the company and bureau Many Thanks Iram
  2. Immigrating to the UK to start a business: a seven-step guide

    Immigrating to the UK to start a business: a seven-step guide

    Whether you’re a budding business owner with a dream to break into the British market, or an established entrepreneur eager to expand your enterprise, moving to the UK to start a company could be a rewarding decision. And you’re not alone in this ambition – The Centre for Entrepreneurs...
  3. Managing your pension for small business owners

    Managing your pension for small business owners

    Time and money can be limited as a small business owner, so it’s natural to only focus on the short term. However, there will come a time when you need to take a step back and retire, and you’ll need to have money to support you – in other words, a pension. The general rule with pensions is the...
  4. How to start a competitions website

    How to start a competitions website

    “Comping” – the art of strategically entering hundreds of online competitions — is a popular hobby in the UK, with reputable sources like MoneySavingExpert.com offering guidance on how to boost your chances of winning. Thanks to this, competitions websites are still on the rise and, when done...
  5. Building a business in 2023: What tech do I need for starting up?

    Building a business in 2023: What tech do I need for starting up?

    Finding the right technology for your business can feel like a mammoth task in itself, let alone growing an enterprise from the ground up. Yet, leveraging the variety of tech options available could save you time, money and energy in the long run – something budding business owners desperately...
  6. How many weekly hours to contract your employees for

    How many weekly hours to contract your employees for

    You’re used to working all day, every day in the pursuit of business success, but when you take on employees, their contracts must state what their working days and hours are. So, how do you choose which pattern is best for your business? Keep reading for an outline of what the law is around...
  7. 4 reasons holding you back from starting your business (and how to overcome them)

    4 reasons holding you back from starting your business (and how to overcome them)

    Dreaming of leaving the 9-5 behind and embracing life as a small business owner? You’re not alone. But too often, the same concerns stop would-be entrepreneurs in their tracks, and their ideas never see the light of day. Here are a few common factors holding people back from getting started...
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    Versatile CRM for Diverse Businesses

    Hello everyone, I'm reaching out as a developer seeking your valuable insights. I'm considering the development of a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system that could cater to various types of businesses, ranging from transportation and locksmith services to pest control. While these...
  9. Starting a clothing brand: your complete guide to fashion success

    Starting a clothing brand: your complete guide to fashion success

    Been browsing high street clothing shops and thinking you could do it better? Ready to bring your sketchbook full of fashion designs to life? Armed with the right know-how, you can turn your creativity into a thriving independent clothing brand. Here’s how to get started. Know your value...
  10. Starting a business in your 20s: a six-step guide

    Starting a business in your 20s: a six-step guide

    Working life has changed rapidly in a few short years. Flexible and remote working options are giving us the space and time to think more creatively and develop our own ideas that a typical office job may have suppressed. So, you’re ready to pack in the 9-5 and launch your very own business –...
  11. How to open a mobile phone shop in five steps

    How to open a mobile phone shop in five steps

    So, you think opening a mobile phone shop could be your next calling – but you’re not sure where to start. As a nation, most of us couldn’t go a day without our mobile phones. Almost 100 percent of 16-24 year olds owned a smartphone in 2022 – and with their popularity growing amongst older age...
  12. Three steps to opening a vape store

    Three steps to opening a vape store

    So, smoking is out and vaping is very much in. You’re considering opening a vape store – but is the market too saturated? Could this really be a lucrative venture? Vapes or e-cigarettes have increased in popularity in recent years, and this trend shows no sign of slowing down. According to...
  13. How to start a business with no money in 2023: A six-step guide

    How to start a business with no money in 2023: A six-step guide

    Building a startup with stashes of cash isn’t the reality for most of us. Whilst our business ideas are abundant, many fail to see the light of day due to funding worries. However, with enough drive, ambition and resourcefulness, starting a business with little to no money is absolutely...
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    Car rental business

    In a hope of finding a good investment opportunity due to recent loss in my existing business, I was looking for some safe & secure business ideas even though I now know there is no such things called safe and secure in business. However, I’ve been researching about car rental business for the...
  15. How to start a painting and decorating business in the UK in 2023

    How to start a painting and decorating business in the UK in 2023

    Launching a decorating business is relatively inexpensive compared to other trades and can be extremely rewarding. Here’s how you can get started. Decorating has consistently been one of the most in-demand trades over the last few years. There simply aren’t enough painters and decorators to...
  16. Starting a self-storage business in six steps

    Starting a self-storage business in six steps

    Whilst the cost of living crisis may be tightening its grip over our spending sprees, it’s undeniable that as a nation, we own a lot of stuff. This, alongside the post-pandemic rise of ecommerce, has led both business owners and the general public to seek more space. Whether you’re a seasoned...
  17. Starting a convenience store: the pros and cons

    Starting a convenience store: the pros and cons

    Are you moving to a new location ready to become the resident convenience connoisseur? Perhaps you’re chasing a budding business opportunity to be the next one-stop-shop on the corner. Swept with a nostalgic brush, the nation’s convenience stores are the quirky cornerstones of our community...
  18. Opening a dessert shop in five sweet steps

    Opening a dessert shop in five sweet steps

    Got a sweet tooth? Let’s face it, tasty treats make life a little brighter. Whether it’s a classic sundae or an old school iced bun, the dessert market has a grip on the nation's gut, with the UK sweet baked goods market seeing “double-digit sales growth in 2022”, according to Mintel. So...
  19. Opening a tea room in six steps

    Opening a tea room in six steps

    We Brits love a cuppa, and with tea industry revenue estimated to amount to £2.1 billion by 2025, opening a tea room could become quite the lucrative venture. Do scones and clotted cream consume your small business dreams? Perhaps you’re a coffee connoisseur ready to turn your hand to the tea...
  20. Starting a cleaning business: a simple guide

    Starting a cleaning business: a simple guide

    Comprising 5% of the UK workforce, cleaning services are a continued necessity in homes and commercial spaces. From a sparkling side hustle to a fully-fledged franchise, starting a cleaning business can be a lucrative venture. Yet, the road to startup success can be a slippy one. Soak up our...