When we are in school, so many people ask us ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ And 10/10 times we give the generic answers that have been offered to us as the only ‘real’ options for as long as we can remember. The thing is though; you can be more than a doctor, lawyer, teacher or childcare practitioner. In fact, now, there are more options than ever, and the likelihood is – that is going to continue. Freelancers are currently contributing around £199 billion into the economy, and between 2008 and 2016 there was a 43% growth in the number of people who are choosing to…

It does not matter what type of business you run, whether it is a small clothing boutique or a cafe, you need to have an online presence. It is surprising how many small business owners still undervalue the importance of making moves online in the current day and age. This is something you can no longer ignore. With that in mind, read on to discover a number of the different reasons why your small business needs to have a web presence.   https://images.pexels.com/photos/433313/pexels-photo-433313.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&h=650&w=940   Your customers expect it   There is only one place to begin, and this is with the fact that your customers expect you to have a…

Starting and running a business from home has many benefits, most of which are financial. When you first launch a business cash flow is at a premium, as most business startups have associated costs. Running a business from home means that you don’t have to spend money on premises and you don’t have the expenses associated with commuting. There are pitfalls too and this article aims to highlight ways of making running a business from home work for you. image source   Inform the tax man You need to register your business with the relevant authorities, depending on where in the world you live. This is for tax purposes and…

Opening up your own business isn’t easy and you will probably make a lot of mistakes along the way. That’s what life is all about, but if you don’t push yourself then you will never go on to follow your dreams. For this reason, if you have always wanted to open up your own bakery or if you want to delve into the world of commercial cooking then you can find some great business tips right here.   What Kind of Bakery Do You want to Open?   One of the very first decisions you will have to make is the type of store you want to open. You’ll want…

Hopefully, the answer to this should be yes. But realistically, the answer to this is probably no. So many new businesses launch without following the proper procedures to make sure they succeed in the world of business. It’s one of the reasons why so many startups actually fail. They go in too quick, and they don’t have the right structures in place to support their business. So, if you’re about to go on a new business venture, and you feel as though you’re ready to launch, here’s why you might benefit from thinking again!   Image source: Pixabay   Are You Legit? This is the first thing you need to…

Picture Credit   As a professional, you’re going to want to ensure that your small business always gives off the appearance of operating smoothly and simply. But those who have tried running a small business before will be well aware that behind this facade, there’s a whole lot of work going on, often to a tight schedule. Things don’t just tick over like clockwork alone! Now, if your business is expanding and you’re starting to find that things are becoming difficult to keep on top of, you don’t want the pressure to reflect on the quality of what you’re offering to consumers. But not every business owner wants to employ…

Pixabay If you are looking at becoming an entrepreneur, the fundamental skill you need at the very outset, and all the way through your entrepreneurial career, is the skill of organization. While there’s an argument between the creative and dynamic entrepreneur, and the organized, methodical businessperson, and which one is better, in fact, at the very outset, you need an organized mind. So many businesses fail soon after they start out, and this could be down to bad luck, or it could be down to bad organization. One of the main aspects you need to nail down is the financial approach. We need to make sure that our company is…

DANGER! Your business is under threat. In the ever-competing world of business, you are going toe to toe with other business leaders who threaten to take away a share of your profits. To counter this, there are certain steps you need to take. Failure to do so could result in what has happened to many other businesses over the years. Closure! To succeed, consider the following. Image Source Step 1: Plan for success Planning is essential for every business owner. While plans may change over the years, it is still important to put things in place that will help you to grow. Knowing where to spend and save money is…