Small Business Tips

Opening a restaurant can be quite expensive, especially if it is going to be a new build. In fact, even opening a small casual dining space or renovating an old restaurant to give way to a new concept can be costly. The amount of money you need to invest in …

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‘Going global’ is the ambition of countless businesses and the dream of many an entrepreneur. The motivation may be to grow your brand image on an international scale, take advantage of a new gap in the market or more investor-friendly taxes and regulations, or a more personal motivation. Unfortunately, there …

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If you are starting up a business and are thinking about the cost of the equipment you will need for operation, you will have your work cut out for you. You don’t only have to get the price right, but also make sure that you are able to comply with …

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No matter how you’re funding your startup, the weeks and days leading up to launch day are of vital importance. Planning your funding options, hiring staff, preparing your premises, and making sure that everything is ready for launch day can take a lot of time. Although you have some clear …

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More start-ups than ever are looking abroad when it comes to setting up their business location. Finding the right balance between standard of living, great infrastructure and ease of doing business are all factors millennial entrepreneurs are paying close attention to. The good news is that price comparison site GoCompare have …

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There are franchises appearing all over, and in fairness, that’s the whole point of them! From fast-food restaurants to pubs, many people try their hand at a franchise as a route into the world of business. Currently, there are more than 120 industries that have franchised companies. Usually, the franchisee …

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Photo by Alesia Kazantceva on Unsplash Renting or purchasing new office space can be daunting. There are a lot of aspects to consider such as where the office should be located and what kind of vibe it should convey. Every company big or small needs an office space that fits …

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The minimalist movement and increased focus on lessening our carbon footprint are forcing people to step up their game when choosing what to gift to their loved ones. Let’s be honest: nobody needs another glass ornament or plastic doodad to add to their collection. Avoid your presents gathering dust in …

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Photo by rawpixel.com from Pexels The early stages of establishing your small business are hard work and financially challenging, as it can take two to three years to begin turning a profit. Entrepreneurs need to be savvy to get their business up and running in the most cost-efficient way possible. …

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A business can’t run without employees, and employees can’t work well in a negative environment. Satisfied employees are more likely to give their utmost effort to the company, as they will reflect the same sense of caring back to a company that cares for them. Plus, unhappy employees are more …

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Pexels Startups are usually humble in scope, and as they succeed they generally grow and begin to form the usual processing hierarchy of a functional business. But just saying that sentence skips over plenty of the long-form effort it takes to construct departments that work for your business rather than …

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Whether you’re currently studying or are a recent graduate, entering the world of work can be daunting. But rather than becoming someone else’s next star employee, you could put your talents to good use in another way as a young entrepreneur. Although deciding to take your career into your own …

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Over the last couple of decades, the way that people like to work has changed a lot. With the dawn of the internet making it much easier for people to conduct their jobs from home, freelance earning methods have been becoming incredibly popular, and loads of professionals are going down …

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It is true that the only person you really know is yourself. While you want to trust other people, there is always that nagging feeling that you might have that something just isn’t right. Because of this, there are times when you may need to do a bit of digging …

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First impressions can be nervy, right? We’ve all been there; whether it’s meeting your other half’s parents, attending a job interview, or trying to close an important business deal, getting off on the right foot is crucial. Did you know that on average you have just seven seconds to make …

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Nothing in life is ever static. Everything is either growing, or shrinking. Even the universe itself is currently growing, and will one day stop only to begin instantly shrinking. Business is no different – either you grow, or you risk being overtaken and forced to shrink. So where do you …

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