Real entrepreneurship is finding an opportunity and then building a profitable business around it. There’s still absolutely no guarantee of success, but you can stack the odds in your favour by following this six-point plan. more»
In a new report, the Federation of Small Businesses has outlined a series of recommendations that would better protect owners of small firms from the UK's ongoing terror threat, including greater insurance protection, emergency relief measures and awareness of existing resources. more»
Failure is not something we should welcome at work, but when viewed in the right way and used as a learning experience, it can provide more insight than unbridled success. more»
Even if you’re not excited at the prospect of a year of goalless draws and lukewarm half-time pies, are there business lessons to learn from the likes of Chelsea or Manchester City this year? more»
It takes time and effort to create an effective staff training plan. It’s critical to understand each team member’s individual needs and to set training targets that match your business goals. more»
By seeing your career as part of the rhythm of your life, you will have control over time, It will allow you to make decisions much more easily. more»
Unless something exceptional is happening at the time in your company, a routine board meeting is likely to be slow, painstaking and largely uneventful. But these are no reasons to drop your guard. more»
Over six in ten small UK business owners are unprepared for the long-term loss of key staff members, according to a new study. more»
In the face of general economic uncertainty, the owners of businesses with fewer than ten employees are more confident about the growth prospects of their business than most. more»
FSB Business Creation and FSB Business Connect are two new membership categories, launched on 20 March, that will sit alongside the original joining category FSB Business Essential. more»
