How to Start a Business

How to Start a Food Van Business in the UK blog image of a blue empty food truck
14 min read
3 December 2024

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
7 min read
8 November 2024

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
8 min read
4 December 2024

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
13 min read
10 September 2024

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,...

what is burn rate? definition, formula, and calculation explained
6 min read
27 November 2024

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
7 min read
16 April 2024

SWOT Analysis For Startups

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

Starting Your Business Plan Online for Free blog header image by Brixx software
3 min read
2 April 2024

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...

Quick Start Guide For Setting Up Your Own Business
20 min read
27 November 2024

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...

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6 min read
27 November 2024

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
11 min read
28 November 2024

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...

the rule of 72
9 min read
6 September 2023

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...

competitor analysis
5 min read
5 September 2023

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...

food van business
7 min read
27 July 2023

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
9 min read
3 December 2024

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
6 min read
12 July 2023

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...

the challenges of financial planning as a new business
5 min read
24 May 2023

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
11 min read
5 May 2023

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...

home office table and chairs with shelves
5 min read
4 February 2023

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
4 min read
21 July 2021

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
5 min read
4 December 2024

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
7 min read
3 December 2024

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
5 min read
4 December 2024

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
12 min read
30 December 2019

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...

How to Protect Your Business
7 min read
16 December 2019

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
7 min read
10 January 2025

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
6 min read
9 December 2019

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 to understand your marketing funnel
9 min read
9 December 2019

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...

Testing a Minimum Viable Product
9 min read
2 December 2019

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 the USPs of Your Business Idea
9 min read
2 December 2019

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...

what is the ideation process
7 min read
11 November 2019

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
8 min read
8 October 2019

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-Busines
6 min read
4 December 2024

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...

how to start a cleaning business from scratch
9 min read
5 December 2024

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...