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23 June

13 Actual and Profitable Home Based Business Ideas for the UK

  • Written by Maya Mah
  • on Blog, Business Advice, Business Planning
  • Times Shared 581

There are many home based business ideas for entrepreneurs in the UK that regular people can take advantage of.
We’ve taken some time to browse home based business ideas ourselves to see what is really out there and what is being recommended. Shockingly, there are a lot – but the problem is most of the ideas being offered require you …Read Full Article

12 May

Government funding options for starting a small business

  • Written by Maya Mah
  • on Blog, Business Advice, Business Planning, Funding & Financing
  • Times Shared 602

Prior to the COVID-19 Pandemic the world seemed so simple, didn’t it?
All you had to worry about was the time you wake up, your work, some bills and the like. 
Now, things are a bit different!
Either way, life goes on and we, the people of the United Kingdom are the ones who will have to bring the economy …Read Full Article

11 May

The Quick Business Plan Process – Business Plan Builder

  • Written by Maya Mah
  • on Business Advice, Business Planning
  • Times Shared 104

When starting a small business in the UK, a business plan is one of the most crucial documents a business owner can possess. 
A properly written business plan will tell you A LOT about your business model, the market, what you need and what you lack. As a true blueprint to the success of your business, it is one of …Read Full Article

06 May

Covering your business startup costs with government funding

  • Written by Maya Mah
  • on Blog, Business Advice, Business Planning, Funding & Financing
  • Times Shared 86

Starting a small business in the UK is easy with the amount of resources, the help available and the support from the government. This help and support also includes government funding to help cover your business startup costs.
In most cases, no matter the type of business you try to get into, there will be costs associated with starting up. …Read Full Article

05 May

Private Investors as a Funding Source Guide

  • Written by Maya Mah
  • on Blog, Business Advice, Business Planning, Funding & Financing, Tools & Resources
  • Times Shared 227

As a new or existing small business (SME) in the UK, you have multiple ways to obtain the necessary funding to help you with the much needed business expenses. 
In this quick guide, we will provide you steps and methods to reach out to private investors and venture capitalists in order to introduce yourself, your business model as well as …Read Full Article

29 April

Using a PitchDeck with Government Funding Agencies

  • Written by Maya Mah
  • on Business Advice, Business Planning, Funding & Financing
  • Times Shared 577

As a small business owner in the UK acquiring government funding for your small business may mean the difference between the success and failure of your business.
Being able to provide the government agency with everything that they are looking for right away is the best way to ensure success with your applications.
In many cases, government funding agencies want …Read Full Article

Why all businesses need an operational plan
27 February

Why all small business startups need an operating plan

  • Written by Sam Taylor
  • on Business Planning
  • Times Shared 23

Do you know why all small business startups need to have an operating plan? With a proper operating plan for your small business, you are prepared to overcome the worst.
If you are in the start-up phase of your small business keep in mind that you will most likely need to look for financing to help you get on your feet. In …Read Full Article

22 February

Starting your own small business in the UK

  • Written by Sam Taylor
  • on Business Planning
  • Times Shared 169

Starting your own small business in the UK can be quite exciting; however, without following the right steps, you may end up with a perfectly good business that cannot operate due to legal reasons. Read on to find out some of the important steps to follow in starting a new business.
Business idea
To start a business you need a …Read Full Article

08 July

Why you need a business plan when seeking small business funding

  • Written by Sam Taylor
  • on Business Planning
  • Times Shared 441

Running a business can take one of two paths; it can be reactionary and haphazard, or deliberate and geared to something specific. As a business owner, it is important for you to have a clear understanding of what these two paths entail and mean for the future and performance of the business.
A business plan helps you come up with …Read Full Article

07 May

Why A Business Plan is the Key to Business Success

  • Written by Sam Taylor
  • on Business Planning
  • Times Shared 83

Most people usually think that a business plan is only used when seeking funding from lenders. However, this is far from the truth. A business plan is one of the most important documents you will ever put together for your business and plays a huge role in its success.
This important document puts your entire vision in understandable words and …Read Full Article

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"No matter your situation, if your plan is to start a small business - don't give up. Use tools and resources that are available all around you and don't be scare of a small investment" - Read my story
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"If you believe in your business don't let anybody stand in the way. True passion will get you far, but knowing that the government can help you get funded helps a lot." - Read my story
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"Don't give up. If you have an idea, go and do it. Create your business plan, go present you idea to investors/government agencies and get what you want." - Read my story

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