So, you’ve decided to enter the property business? There are lots of routes to take here from broker to estate agent, but you’ve gone down the path of the landlord. It’s not a bad idea, and it can be a fulltime main business. Or, it can be a way to provide you and your family with a lovely extra cushion of cash. However, you do need to be wary of the legal issues that landlords face. Tenants, as you should be aware, have rights. Failing to maintain these rights could lead to you having to deal … [Read more...]

One of the biggest threats to modern businesses of all variety is fraud. The internet has opened up a host of avenues which allow criminals to exploit the weaknesses of your company. It should be one of your major priorities to protect your business in every way that you can. While there are no surefire ways of preventing fraud of all variety, there are some ways of giving your business a higher level of protection. Let’s look at some of them in this blog post. Keep a Closer Eye on Your … [Read more...]

As if worrying about money now isn't enough, it's difficult not to think about your future finances too. If you want to stop working at some point, you need to have enough savings, investments or passive income that will help you to keep going. While some people aim to retire early, most of us keep going until we're at least in our 60s. Securing your financial future can help you to be more prepared and hopefully allow you to retire earlier, instead of having to work for longer than previous … [Read more...]

Many people like the idea of working in the hospitality sector, and it’s not hard to see why. The challenges are new every day, and you get to meet new people all the time too. It’s the kind of job that appeals to a lot of people. It’s not your typical office job. But what does it take to succeed in the world of hospitality? That’s something you need to ask yourself now, and luckily we have some answers. So read on now to find out all you need to know. The Right Training Not everyone realises … [Read more...]

A lot of the time, when women want to launch their own business, it can be something very feminine - within their interests. But there are some industries that are very male-dominated that can be incredibly rewarding for females - like construction. But, because this can be an industry that requires a lot of investment, or time to get started, it can be something that you don’t even consider. Yet the long-term financial rewards can be incredible - and running a business like this can be … [Read more...]

Isn’t this the million dollar question that everyone seem to be asking themselves? If opened your own business, we know that you didn’t open it with the intention of staying the smallest fish in the pond. You would have been an ambitious entrepreneur with your eyes set on the main prize. But, you’re never going to get that prize if you don’t put in the time and effort to make sure that your business is actually growing. If you feel as though your are putting in the time and effort, but your … [Read more...]

It doesn’t matter whether you are in the business of managing a taxi firm or you have a whole fleet of trucks on the road, transportation is big business. The entirety of your success is going to rely on how you maintain your fleet on the road in the best, safest way possible. Your company and the people who work for you are going to depend on you to keep your business working on the road. People want to feel confident in their jobs and the people who use your service want to feel confident that … [Read more...]

Launching your own business is one of the most exciting things that you’ll ever do. Sure, there’s a lot of work. You’ll have weeks, months and even years of planning, market research, business plans, meetings with the bank and financial forecasting. Then, one day, it’s time to launch. After all of the planning and preparation, when the time finally comes the excitement can be overwhelming. Then, there’s usually a time of waiting. Waiting to see if it’s worked. Waiting to see if your business is … [Read more...]

A growing number of companies are choosing to outsource elements of their business. If you’re a company director, and you’re mulling over your options, you may find that outsourcing offers a host of benefits, but there are certain criteria to bear in mind. Outsourcing doesn’t always work. To ensure that it works for you, you have to make the right calls in terms of what you outsource, and who you choose to work with. If you’re looking into the possibility of outsourcing, here are some … [Read more...]

You never really know when an idea for a business is going to strike. You could be working in a nine to five job, wondering what to do with your life and then suddenly you get a brain wave. It might be that you are walking the streets shopping, out with your family, driving in your car and then a lightbulb moment will hit. Every budding entrepreneur and successful business owner will tell you when they get those money to and how it made them feel. You start to think that this could be the … [Read more...]