The new comic book teaching children how to become entrepreneurs
Your Comic Story has taken to Kickstarter to raise funds for its new comic book teaching children how to become startup superheroes. more»
Business development
From a sales strategy to digital marketing, our Business Development section showcases the latest from the front line of trends proven to take your small business to the next level. It charts the journey from fleshing out that initial business plan right the way through to planning for exit and looking back on a successful entrepreneurial journey.
Applications for distillery licences treble in a year as UK toasts local offerings
New research suggests UK distilleries are on the rise as applications for licences have tripled in a year ? with the success of boutique brands encouraging new businesses. more»
University of Edinburgh’s record number of new businesses reflects entrepreneurial mindset among UK universities
As the Scottish university announces it has helped form more firms than ever before, Business Advice looks into how this reflects the efforts of UK universities to fuel entrepreneurialism. more»
EyeEm’s CEO: Creating a community is crucial for turning a business idea into reality
The founder of photography platform community EyeEm discusses what you need in order to turn an idea into a successful business ??from a reliable support system to a tuned-in community to provide the critical feedback you'll need to grow. more»
Florists, antique dealers and spas among small businesses boosted by consumer confidence
New research has found that as consumer confidence in the UK economy improves, so too have sales at luxury small businesses from private caterers to spas and antique dealers. more»
B&Bs and nurseries among the most expensive small businesses to purchase
Research from Direct Line has found B&Bs, nurseries and care homes are among the most expensive small businesses to buy ? with internet firms the cheapest, as you're not buying a property asset. more»
Picking your poison: Pinterest or Instagram ? which social media channel is for you?
Our marketing expert with a handy introduction to social media, with advice on where best to focus your efforts early on and getting an accurate gauge of how it's going. more»
Franchise profile: Property sales and lettings chain Belvoir
For any aspiring franchisee on the hunt for an established and well-respected brand, Belvoir is one of the UK?s largest property sales and lettings chains with highly visible, branded high street offices. more»
The art of media barter: How smart thinking can help you?grow your?marketing budgets
An introduction to media barter and why it can be a smart practice for businesses of all sizes ? especially when marketing is often low down on the list of priorities for a small firm. more»
Female entrepreneurs more likely to succeed than male counterparts
New research found that female entrepreneurs are less likely to fail when starting up a business than males, while older entrepreneurs are the least scared of failure among all age groups. more»
