Every business journey has it's challenges. This shouldn’t mean that your first hurdle is the one that prevents you from getting started. Here are six business requirements that your business will need to hit the ground running. Your idea It sounds obvious but this is the hardest step in the journey. To succeed you are going to need a great idea. This doesn’t mean you have to re-invent the wheel but you will need to get creative and innovative. Some of the methods to brainsto

The three objectives that hold in any business are; (1) increasing customers, (2) increasing order frequency and (3) increasing average order value. Objective 1 is a critical component for achieving the other objectives and it is these objectives that will result in growth for your business. In 2020, e-commerce sales totalled $498.32 billion in Western Europe (eMarketer, May 2020) illustrating the importance of online selling in today’s world. In this guide, we will cover 5 u

Furlough - Find out if you are eligible for the Job Rentention Scheme here. Self-employed - Find out what to do if you are getting less or no work as a result of COVID-19. More information is available here. What to do if you are employed but cannot work - Information available on Gov.uk Guidance for people who have lost their job due to COVID-19. Find out more here. Due to unprecedented challenges, the current climate is tough for all business owners. You don't have to face

The Government has released the roadmap out of lockdown, outlining the plans to reopen businesses in the coming months. From 29th March - Outdoor sports facilities such as: gyms swimming pools sports courts (such as tennis and basketball courts) golf courses, including mini golf water sports venues climbing walls driving and shooting ranges riding arenas at riding centres archery venues No earlier than April 12th - Non-essential retail will open such as: clothing stores and t

As part of the 2021 budget, Rishi Sunak is expected to outline a £520m Help to Grow Scheme to support small businesses. The scheme will help businesses gain access to the support they need, as well as, opening up new opportunities around technology that aim to support future growth and productivity. The scheme will be delivered through digital and management. The digital side of the scheme will include an online service offering free advice on how businesses can improve their

Anyone looking to start a business obviously needs to have an idea on what they are going to develop. Truth is, most people can’t get past the first hurdle and this can be discouraging. However, there are ways to stimulate creativity and encourage you to brainstorm ideas for your business. Talk to people you know Talking to people inside your network can help you understand the types of problems that people are facing. Once you understand the daily problems, you can start to