Most business owners don’t set up small businesses with a view to keeping them small - they want to build them up, growing and expanding them as they gain m,ore experience and a higher profile. This is pretty natural, but it can be difficult to achieve, not least because growing a business takes a lot of time and money. In this post, we’re going to look at a few things you can do to at least deal with the money situation and start growing your business on a shoestring budget.   Sell … [Read more...]

One of the biggest challenges you’re likely to face as a start-up is having limited resources in the early days meaning you have to do everything on a budget.   In the early days it can be very tempting to go on a spending spree when the core focus should be to create pay stubs above all else; but often we feel the need to launch a fancy website, travel in business class, lease a car as a statement of our success, before we’ve even begun to make profit.   You’ll find two of … [Read more...]

When it comes to your business, as the owner or leader, you need to be aware of every aspect of it. Sure you may outsource different areas, but that doesn’t mean you ever forget about the proportion of your business. The plates keep on spinning, you just keep one eye on it while someone else does the hard work. Sometimes it can be easy to let things slip, so I wanted to highlight some of the aspects that can be easily put to one side, but equally should be remembered.   Cash … [Read more...]

Starting a business from scratch can be a real headache. After all, you need to first go through the process of finding enough finance to get the company up and running, and you will also have to establish brand-new processes and set important systems in place. It’s a lot of hard work that isn't always guaranteed to end in success. That is why some budding entrepreneurs decide to take over a business that already exists. All of that hard work has then been done for them. Or has … [Read more...]

Running a small business isn’t easy. Of course, it can be incredibly rewarding, both financially and emotionally, but it takes a lot out of you along the way. Everything and everyone relies on you, and if any mistakes are made, then it’s on your head. Thankfully, many of these mistakes can be resolved, thus offering you the opportunity to learn, grow, and improve, but, unfortunately, some aren’t as easily fixed and could lead to disaster. Many of these disastrous mistakes involve money, so to … [Read more...]

There are still plenty of people in the world that are unemployed. Whether it’s due to their lack of credentials, a poor performance record or even just their own personal problems, people can find it extremely difficult to get back on their feet for a number of different reasons. However, when you do finally come across an employer that offers you a chance, you might find yourself struggling to show off your better qualities.   Perhaps it’s just a lack of experience in job interviews … [Read more...]

Starting a business requires a big financial commitment. Not only do you need money to get your business off the ground, but you also need money to live on - putting a lot at stake during those early days.   During the excitement of starting your business, it can be easy to overspend. However, the choices you make now could impact your business’ future and stop it in its tracks before it’s even taken off.   Make some wise financial decisions for your venture with these … [Read more...]

When it comes to running a business, you often start with just yourself. You tend to work from home, focus on everything you are doing and working all of the hours to move your business forward. However, once your business starts to grow, you tend to hire people to tackle on roles, maybe even having your own premises or offices to consider. So when you do have employees you need to ensure that they feel comfortable in your business. So I thought I would share with you some of the ways you can do … [Read more...]

Keeping your business afloat is a considerable challenge that every entrepreneur has to face. Whether it's making the most of methods to modernize your business, or you need that one perfect member of staff that you can't afford currently, money makes the world go round. But what happens when you don't have the necessary capital? It could be incredibly taxing to fund your business by going down the regular methods, but are there any unexpected sources you can take advantage of to fund your … [Read more...]

Applying for jobs is an absolute minefield. All you know is it’s you versus hundreds, sometimes even thousands of other candidates. You’re not exactly sure what the employer is looking for, and it can feel more like a game of chance than anything else. While of course every employer will have distinct things they’re looking for, there are a number of others that they will all be looking for. Here are just a few of them.   Qualifications and Experience Hands down, these are the two … [Read more...]