Although you have likely worked within the manufacturing sector before you start your own business, you need to understand that there is likely to be a major difference between being an employee and becoming an employer. There is a laundry list of things you need to do and have knowledge of (or at least have […]
We are currently looking to build up our team of ’employable’ contributors and guest writers and that is hopefully you come in! You might love writing but simply don’t have the time to manage your own blog, you may simply have something to say and would love the world to hear or you may simply […]
Top tips to improve your employability after a long term career break… There are a multitude of reasons why a long term career-break may occur….From Maternity and motherhood; to men, taking time out to become ‘daddy day care’; to redundancy and job loss, to a loss of confidence or long-term disability; to a once-in-a-life-time trip […]
A guide to choosing between personal and business finance for your SME Taking a business idea out of the realm of whimsy and making it a practical outfit for the long term can require significant financial outlay, whether on your part or someone else’s. According to research conducted by American Express and the Centre for […]
Having your own brand is exciting and nerve-wracking all at the same time. There’s a lot to do before you make announcements about your personal brand to the public. You need a solid foundation before you begin offering your services and running it like a business. Back up and decide what your goals are and […]
Making the leap into contracting can appear daunting at first, but what do you do once you’ve made that all important decision to become a freelancer? There is an endless supply of extensive guides and fact-sheets available. Here are our top tips for getting started. When it comes to actually forming a company there are […]
Did you know that entrepreneurship and self employment in the UK are at their highest rate ever? Well they are! 2015 figures are yet to be released, but in 2014 UK entrepreneurship reached the highest levels in history, with more businesses being created in that year than ever before. Over the course of 2014, […]
Chances are we’ve all considered self-employment at least once in our lives. After all, there are a lot of good things that come along with it and who wouldn’t want to be their own boss? However, many people decide not to take the plunge for a variety of reasons, whether it be fear of failure […]
Starting up your own business: The key do’s and don’ts If you’ve had a great idea for a business but have left it to just gather dust, could it be worth resurrecting it? Should the idea of setting up a start-up company have ever crossed your mind, you may have wondered whether it was actually […]