The journey from sole trader to small business employer includes one of the steepest learnings curves for entrepreneurs. Here’s what you need to think about as you approach the problem of hiring staff.
With competition stiffening in almost every industry, analysing your competitors carefully is a key part of creating a unique offering. Here are the three components that a solid competitor analysis should have.
The value of a business coach can be calculated in a number of ways, but for most, the contributions of an experienced business coach are invaluable, writes Marnie LeFevre.
Working with little-to-no cash while trying to launch a new business is called bootstrapping – and it’s no easy task. Here are some guidelines around how to bootstrap your early stage venture effectively.
Depending on what you do, getting insurance for a business can result in some eye-watering costs. But being insured is absolutely worth it for the peace of mind, writes Ailsa Page.
One of the major challenges for new business owners is figuring out how to charge for their services. This article provides a framework for you to use in deciding how to price services, writes Jono Healey.
Getting a business off the ground is a process that requires lots of planning and consideration. Here are three not-so-obvious steps that should be taken when starting a business.
Small businesses seeking to gain exposure within a select geographical area may find advertising value for money with good, old-fashioned direct mail in the form of letterbox drops. Here’s how.
In small business, you can’t expect strong sales or great customers and clients without first fostering trust in your offering. Expecting anything less is a case of putting the cart before the horse, writes Renae Smith.