How to Start a Business

How to Start a Food Van Business in the UK
As the country is locked down again, many businesses are forced to close. But there's one kind of business that...

Turning data into actionable insights: Create meaning with data
Data is an invaluable resource that businesses cannot afford to ignore. However, how do you get actionable insights from such...

How to start an e-commerce business
This guide is a comprehensive look at starting an e-commerce business. It covers all the steps you need to take...

How to Start a Dog Walking Business in the UK
One of the most popular businesses to start in the UK is a dog walking business. It's no surprise really,...

How to Calculate Burn Rate
Startups need watch their burn rate. This article is for you if you haven't heard the term "burn rate" associated...

SWOT Analysis For Startups
A SWOT analysis can help you see your startup from different perspectives and angles that you may not have before.

How to Start Your Business Plan Online for Free
Writing a business plan doesn't have to cost a penny. Here's a guide to help you get a professional looking...

A quick guide to setting up and running your business
Start-ups can happen very quickly. Or at least, that’s how they look from the outside. This guide goes through the...
How to Calculate Startup Costs with Examples
Estimating your start up costs can be daunting. Let us help you identify what you need to research when putting...
How to raise capital for your business
Starting your own business venture can be very exciting, but it often requires a critical ingredient for success: capital. Whether...
What is the Rule of 72 in Finance?
The Rule of 72 is a fundamental financial concept that provides a quick and easy way to estimate the time...
What is Competitor Analysis? How to Conduct Competitive Research
Ever wondered what the best ways to find competitors for your upcoming business? How do you analyse them? Don't worry...
How to Create a Cash Flow Forecast for a Food Van Business
Whether you’re an established food truck/van owner or you’ve just got the seed of an idea, you’ll know that it’s...
How to Create a Cash Flow Forecast for a Gardening Business
In this guide, we will provide step-by-step instructions on how to create a comprehensive cash flow forecast specifically tailored for...
How to Create a Cash Flow Forecast for a Clothing Business
Whether you’re starting or you already have a clothing business, one thing which is often overlooked is the financial forecasting...
What are the Challenges of Financial Planning in Business?
Startups by their very nature are breaking new ground. It’s perhaps ironic then that many are founded by entrepreneurs who...
How to Use ChatGPT to Write a Business Plan
Using ChatGPT to write a business plan might sound appealing, but it's not as simple as relying on AI for...
The Biggest Challenges for Entrepreneurs Working from Home
Are you considering or running a business from home? It can be very rewarding, though not without its challenges... Jo...
5 E-commerce Integrations for Businesses
One of the major benefits of being an e-commerce business owner is the ability to connect your e-commerce platform to...
How to start a cake business from home
In our newest 'starting a business' article, we take a look at one of the most popular business to start...
How to Start a Gardening Business in the UK
Join us for a detailed guide on starting a gardening business in the UK, we walk through all the necessary...
How to Start a Clothing Line from Scratch
So, you want to start your own clothing business? Welcome to the guide on how to do just that. In...
How to Set Up a Website: A Guide for Small Businesses
In this article, we'll be exploring how to set up your own website. We'll look at everything from how to...
Protecting your Business – Everything You Need to Know
In this article we explore the ways you can protect your business. You’ve got a minimum viable product and know...
How to Measure the Success of a Marketing Campaign
You've started marketing your product or service. How can you tell if it's doing well or not? Well in this...
How to Choose a Marketing Channel
In this post, we'll talk through what a marketing channel is and the options you have. From traditional to more...
How Understanding the Marketing Funnel Will Boost Your Sales
This week, we're going to explain the concept of the marketing funnel. We'll walk through the stages and show you...
How to Create and Test a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for Startups
One of the pitfalls fledgling entrepreneurs can fall into is getting stuck in the costly product development process. Lot’s of...
Find and Exploit the Unique Selling Points of Your Business Idea
Your Unique Selling Point is your competitive edge - the reason that people will buy from you rather than your...
How to Come Up With Profitable Business Ideas Using the Ideation Process
Struggling to come up with ideas for businesses? Don't worry, we'll take you through an easy process for coming up...
The Importance of Credit Scores in Startup Funding
For many entrepreneurs, borrowing is a necessary evil as few new businesses have the capital to be entirely self-funded. In...
The Beginners Guide To Starting A Personal Training Business
There are a lot of elements to starting and running a personal training business that you might not have thought...
Your Guide On How To Start A Cleaning Business From Scratch
For as long as things have been getting dirty, people have been paying to have someone clean it, and a...