Cyber crime is costing UK businesses an estimated £30 billion every year, and rising. Cyber breaches can have devastating effects, and could even lead to the closure of your business. It's never been more important to make cyber security a …
Wherever you are in the start-up cycle, you will need money to keep your business progressing. Raising appropriate funding for each stage of your start-up is a real challenge, and it helps to know your options and what you can …
Tip 1 - Examine multiple collaborative opportunities Collaboration with partners can be critical to business success. Opportunities to find partners and ways in which to collaborate have increased dramatically in recent years. Collaborative business relationships can take many forms …
Your business model will make or break your start-up. The better your model, the more likely you are to succeed. It defines the way you will generate revenue and make a profit, providing the foundations for success and longevity. Here …
There are over 200 government grants available to businesses in the UK. Grants can be an attractive option, because they don’t always require repayments or equity stakes in return for funding. The eighth in our series of ‘Essential business tips’ …
The seventh in our series of ‘Essential business tips’ covers recruitment. Putting together the right team can be time-consuming and expensive, but having the ideal mix of skills at your disposal could make the difference between success and failure. These …
The sixth in our series of ‘Essential business tips’ covers affinity or partnership marketing. Building an audience can be expensive, time-consuming and hard work, but by partnering with another organisation or brand you may be able to reach your target …
We recently brought you our video with essential tips for those starting out in business for the first time. We have also covered tips for start-ups and small businesses on how to secure funding and how to pitch to would-be …
We recently brought you our video with 5 essential tips to secure funding for start-ups and small businesses. The second instalment in our ‘Essential business tips’ series looks at one of the most important aspects when trying to raise funding …