When is the ideal time to start a business? In short, there isn’t one. By definition, an entrepreneur is someone who’s starting something new, so it’s never going to be straightforward. There are ups and there are downs; some people will ignore you, and others will think you’re mad. After all, if starting a business…
Across Britain, the Part Time Revolution has been gathering momentum. At the start of 2016, The Office for National Statistics reported that there are over 8 million people working part time (P/T), 177,000 more than the previous year. Of course, not all of those in part time employment are there by choice. Many people feel…
One way or another, business analytics has been an inseparable part of business since its earliest days. It is not that difficult to imagine a caveman realizing that his sabretooth tiger pelt is worth more during winter months and that he might get more in return by waiting for the first snow before he trades…
In a recent Forbes article that discussed the trends affecting global business in 2016, the so-called ‘connection economy’ topped the list. The connection economy rejects the notion of building assets by industrialism, instead rewarding value created by building relationships and connections. The idea is not a new phenomenon, but it has grown substantially in recent…
Safety and health regulations were put in place to protect workers and the public from hazardous industry practises, and to provide accountability for unscrupulous companies and consultants. Instead, it has grown out of control so that a large segment of Britain’s economy has been buried in a web of bureaucratic red tape and complex regulations.…
There’s no getting away from paperwork and bookkeeping when you’re in business. Even the smallest and simplest of operations has to keep records to satisfy the taxman that they’ve paid all their dues. There are ways of taming the monster, however, and here are three of them. Get Ahead at Tax Time With Cloud Accounting…
As online shopping becomes ever more popular, it’s no surprise that so many small business operations revolve around the sale of physical goods. While it’s relatively easy to start up with this business model, stock storage can soon become a problem, especially for home-based sole traders. Stock Storage At Home Starting small appeals because it…
Dealing with the law is a subject that no-one is entirely comfortable with. Whether it’s organizing your tax returns or establishing a new business, simply trying to make sense of all the different terminology can be a minefield. Like it or not, though, this is something every startup needs to face if they are to…
If you have not attended any industry exhibitions for your business, it may be something that you should consider participating in for the benefit of your business. If you already attend shows, then you will know that it is an excellent way to generate new customers and contacts. When you are exhibiting at an exhibition,…
Nowadays, online shopping has become really prominent way of purchasing products. It is fast, easy and hassle free way of shopping where you can save tons of your important time very easily. It is the main reason why modern people love online shopping s it gives them sufficient time to focus on other key areas…
