Opening a new restaurant is incredibly exciting. It can be a brilliant venture which can take you down many exciting paths. But, before you can get started, there’s an awful lot to consider. One of these things is choosing the right premises. Getting the location and buildings specifics right can make or break your restaurant… Read more »
With the online landscape in such tremendous growth, it may be tempting to think that anyone can set up an online business and become rich in one go. The reality, on the other hand, is quite different – and being an owner of a business online is not necessarily that different from owning a brick-and-mortar… Read more »
When you own a small business, there will be times when you feel out of your depth. You will look across at your biggest competitors; the big brands that are household names; and you will wonder how you can possibly compete. You’re doing the best with what you have, but you can’t come close to… Read more »
It would be a little simplistic to suggest that money is the only thing that matters in business. Nonetheless, profit margins are central to the performance of all modern ventures, which is why you must pay close attention at all times. But while all entrepreneurs keep a close eye on sales revenue, a large percentage… Read more »
It’s easy to feel excited when you set up your own business, which will – theoretically, at least – unleash a lot of freedom in your working life. However, the day-to-day running of that business can be fraught with difficulties – such as those of paying for overheads, finding the right customers, or simply making… Read more »
Although it seems organic food companies are in vogue, they aren’t as ubiquitous as one would imagine. The truth is people love junk food and would rather visit McDonald’s or KFC. Be truthful: which would prefer for lunch after a day on the high street? The answer is obvious, which is the main reason natural… Read more »
We live in a pretty exciting age. You can do anything, and everything, and the possibilities of how you can live your life is only limited by your imagination. The best example of this ‘isn’t life awesome’ age is evidenced by the rapid rise of microbreweries that have been popping up across the country. Now,… Read more »
Oh, business. Sometimes it feels like everything’s going swimmingly, the next that nothing can go right. The sad reality of being a business owner is that most of them cease to exist within a few years of being established. However, that alone shouldn’t be a reason to be cautious that yours might go the same… Read more »
There’s nothing more frustrating in the business world than budgeting and planning an event that turns out less successful than anticipated. Whether it’s a product launch or a commercial networking meeting, you want your words to wow your audience. You’ve edited the speech to perfection, you’ve practiced your voice and hand gestures, and you’ve even… Read more »
For a small business owner, moving offices can seem like a daunting proposition. What if your new location is less appealing to clients — or causes confusion with your existing client base? What it overheads for the move end up crippling you financially? Nonetheless, office moves are sometimes a necessary fact of life — particularly… Read more »