One of the things that the internet age ushered in with its arrival in the mid-90s was a new business model: freemium. This has been exploited across the web ever since.
What is a freemium webstore?
March 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Setting up an office
March 20, 2014 by Leave a Comment
If you decide that you are going to rent a ‘proper’ office and kit it out yourself for you and your fledgling staff, then it pays to think about what you need to do to set up that office.
Does my start up need an office?
March 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment
As your business grows from an idea to something that generates your entire income and starts to employ staff, you may start to think that running your business out of your back bedroom simple isn’t the way forward. But how do you know if its time to get an office? Here are some pointers that […]
Who should I hire?
March 14, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Costing staff can be a daunting task and, when you add everything up, it can put you off the idea completely. But there are many ways to offset this by looking at employees and their employment in less traditional ways.
When to quit the day job
March 12, 2014 by Leave a Comment
So you’ve had a Eureka moment and started a business – chances are you are doing it part time at weekends and evening while still keeping your nose to the grindstone in your day job.
Why do I need to do market research?
March 5, 2014 by Leave a Comment
While many of you may associate market research with being accosted in the street and grilled by gap year trustafarian, finding out about the market you are entering or operating in, or looking at what your existing or potential customers want from your business can be vitally important.
Dos and don’ts of a business plan
February 27, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Getting your business plan right is fraught with difficulty in practice. But with the application of a little common sense, it can be ok. So here are some top dos and don’ts when writing a business plan.
Start-ups: How to write a business plan
February 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Most people starting a business have a business plan in mind, yet are daunted by actually writing one. But all your business plan is really doing is outlining what you want to do and where you want to take it.
What goes into the perfect business plan?
February 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Having a strong business plan is vital for achieving sustainable business growth and also for securing finance from potential investors. Where do you start and what do you need to include?
Funding your start up
February 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The one thing all new businesses need is money. Getting things off the ground – even in your back bedroom – requires investment. And once things start to move along, you often need more cash.
