It’s a myth that buying a franchise is a risk-free way to start a business, so careful consideration is always vital. When looking to buy a franchise, you’ll no doubt have plenty of questions. You may be wondering what level of involvement your franchisor will have. Do they just drop you in the deep end?…
At some point every business needs a bit of a cash injection. Whilst there are businesses which can be set up for just the cost of a website hosting, others may need a huge initial investment. Businesses such as restaurants or car hire, for example. Wherever you sit on the spectrum of business startup costs,…
Everyone with business startups wishes they had a crystal ball so they’d know when to expect problems, and when to expect profit. Sadly, it’s a bit like asking after the length of string. It all depends on the work you put it, the state of the market, and good ol’ fashioned luck. The journey is…
If you’re looking to take your business to the next level, you need to think outside the box, never being afraid to try new things and experiment with new ideas….
Gaining sufficient funding to run a small business is never an easy feat. Despite the numerous grants and government help available, it’s rare that this will be enough to cover the costs a start-up requires. In fact, earlier this year it was reported that fewer than one in 10 firms who receive seed funding will…
