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Quirky businesses show conventional competitors how it’s done
To get ahead in business, it pays to be a little innovative. Trying to do things by the book can only get you so far, so when it comes to selling your product, having something unique that appeals to a niche market may be the key to success. Here, we profile five quirky US-based enterprises [...]
From work placement to entrepreneur? It’s possible with this big idea competition for the leisure and travel industry…
From work placement to entrepreneur? It’s possible with this big idea competition for the leisure and travel industry… The trouble with work placements and internships is that they often don’t lead anywhere - apart of course from the experience you gain at the time. However post-placement or intern opportunity and you may end up back [...]
7 Ways to be Frugal When Starting a New Business
When starting a new business, it is important to have good financial control. You need to be aware that there will be a lot of costs, perhaps many more than you might expect and you may not be able to pay yourself for a while. It is therefore important to be frugal wherever you can. [...]
Starting up your own business: The key do’s and don’ts
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 [...]
Is a redundancy the perfect opportunity to launch a start-up?
There are plenty of old sayings that are built on a nugget of truth, although sometimes it can be hard to work out exactly that might be. One classic is ‘every cloud has a silver lining’ which basic means that although something might seem like a problem, it can have a hidden advantage or positive [...]
The importance of software protection
When working independently, or doing your own projects, digital software can often become very important. Sometimes it lends a helping hand whilst, at other times, it’s critical to getting any actual progress done. As such, it helps to protect yourself when it comes to such software. After all, you need a plan of action should [...]
Getting the most out of Freelancing
Great! You’ve decided that a career as a freelancer is for you, but have you considered how once you dip your toes firmly in the water, how you can make sure that you get the most out of freelancing? But let’s rewind slightly first… What is a freelancer anyway? A freelancer is someone who works [...]
Why Peer-to-Peer Lending is becoming a Popular Choice for Small Business Loans
Why Peer-to-Peer Lending is becoming a Popular Choice for Small Business Loans Peer-to-peer lending in the UK is becoming popular for funding small businesses due to the fact that because of the current economic climate, banks are reluctant to hand out loans and are turning many small businesses away. As a result, peer-to-peer lending is [...]
Legal pitfalls of business partnerships
Legal pitfalls of business partnerships While there are many benefits to a business partnership, there are also a number of potential legal pitfalls to consider when entering into such an agreement with one or more partners. These legal factors should be considered before any such partnership begins, ensuring that any issues that do arise during [...]
Stella English v Lord Sugar: how to avoid constructive dismissal claims
Apprentice contestant Stella English became the series six winner and landed a six-figure job working for Lord Sugar. However, it appears that this may not have been the career-enhancing opportunity Stella had envisioned, as she is currently claiming constructive dismissal against the Amstrad mogul. Stella announced plans to sue Lord Sugar in 2012. She alleged [...]
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