It’s every entrepreneur’s dream, to expand their business past the local or regional level. Even the national seems minuscule when the objective is to hang your feet over the edge of home soil and dip your toes into the ocean. The term ‘going global’ is meant to describe a when a business makes that giant… Read more »
Regardless of the niche, all entrepreneurs need to work hard to reduce start-up expenditure. It’s often difficult to get high levels of investment from the bank these days. The global financial crisis made those institutions a little more careful about how much cash they hand out. Still, with the right business plan, it’s possible to… Read more »
Making sure your company is operating in the most financially efficient way possible should be a priority for every business owner. But over time, it becomes harder and harder to keep control of your business expenses, especially if your company is growing rapidly. Getting the right accountants on board is certainly a good starting point,… Read more »
Think about how often you’ve relied on your employees for something. If a business were completely operable by a single person, then there would be many people without jobs. An employee’s purpose is to make up for your weaknesses, but also to extend your influence and ability. For instance, if you’re only capable of processing… Read more »
At some point, all businesses have to decide to try and grow. Without this push, it’s impossible for your business to get further than a start-up. You won’t be able to start working towards a higher income, as you won’t have the resources to provide to more customers. Of course, though, growth isn’t a simple… Read more »
A lot of people will have imagined that at some point they could come up with a really great product idea. Others will think that so much has already been invented that it is next to impossible to come up with an original idea. If you are in the first camp, this article is here… Read more »
If you’re a new business owner, you’ve probably come across statistics that suggest that 90% of startups fail. This doesn’t make for great reading if you’re an ambitious entrepreneur, but it is possible to beat the odds. If you make the right choices, you’ve got a watertight plan, and you’re ready and willing to put… Read more »
‘What’s in a meme? That which we call a meme by any other name would be just as hilarious’ – William Shakespeare. OK, maybe that wasn’t quite Shakespeare, but it’s not far off. The fact is, it’s 2017 and memes are a huge part of our culture. We love memes. We love telling people how… Read more »
Lots of people dream of opening the perfect little cafe or tearoom. The reality of getting started, though, is far from a dream. It takes a lot of hard work and a lot of form filling! First, you need to find the right premises, then you need to negotiate the use and the rent. And… Read more »
Opening up a restaurant is a dream for many people. You may want to specialise in a particular cuisine, perhaps share some of the most well-loved and recipes that have been handed down through generations. Whatever your inspiration for wanting to do it, you should know that it isn’t an easy road ahead. There is… Read more »