Scaling up not a new year’s resolution for majority of freelancers and contractors
Seven in ten freelancers and independent contractors plan to remain one-man businesses, and not scale their enterprises, in 2018 and beyond. more»
Scaling up
How to preserve your startup culture whilst scaling internationally
Larger businesses may have the advantage of lower production costs and greater bargaining power, but there is plenty they could learn from how small businesses operate, claims founder at pet food brand Canagan, Eddie Milbourne. more»
Three ways to successfully scale a sales team
Here are three essential measures to scale a sales team, designed to maximise consistency, preparedness, and process when the rest of your company is growing. more»
Want to run a successful franchise? Your business must tick these boxes
When you open a franchise you know that you have a tried and tested business model, so many of the initial teething problems of establishing a business can be avoided. more»
Pitching at 186mph: On-board the Eurostar startup masterclass
Ahead of France’s premier Viva Tech event in the heart of Paris, a Eurostar startup masterclass was arranged for founders selected to pitch their ideas to the cross-Channel rail network at the conference – with a trial up for grabs at the end. more»
The business lifecycle: Think about scaling up before you need to scale up
If you are looking to scale up your business, you need to be planning well in advance. Managed office spaces can help you in more ways than you might think. more»
MyHome Islington founder: “If you can afford to fail, don’t consider franchising”
Niall Power traded in his City career for self-employment with MyHome Islington. For those looking to start their own business in a completely new sector, his story story may offer some inspiration. more»
Cloud gazing: Why externally-hosted tech pays off
It’s certainly a trending technology topic for big corporates, but cloud deployment is not just for large businesses. Paul Carriero, EMEA managing director of software company Infor, explains what it can do for you. more»
Double: Inspired by Tupac and backed by a serial entrepreneur
Gary MacDonough was inspired to create a double dating app after a female friend admitted to avoiding traditional matching apps due to safety fears. It attracted the attention of Dragons’ Den investor Nick Jenkins and Bebo founder Michael Birch just in time, when its creators had almost run our of money. more»
Move Pop Up Gym: Taking fitness out of dark basements and into Battersea Power Station
When public exercise classes in breathtaking locations proved unprofitable, the founder of Move Pop Up Gym used the knowledge and contacts he’d acquired to create bespoke pop-up fitness events for a different audience. more»
