Small Business Resources
Small business resources for starting up a new business or growing an existing small business from successful entrepreneurs.
Starting and running a business is hard work and we always advocate that each small business should write a business plan in the first instance whether they simply want to see if their idea will be a success or need a bank loan.
Work through the articles below that cover topics from finance to marketing and sales to managing costs. If you have further questions please log onto our free business forums for more help and advice.
Starting up Guides
The following articles are for people thinking of starting a new business or have a new start up and need some additional help
- Thinking of starting up a new business ?
Then just do it - if you are thinking we show you how to start planning your ideas so that perhaps you will have a robust plan and maximise your returns. - Environmental Planning
How your business impacts the environment is important news these days and this article shows how you can minimise this and also what taxes you may have to pay - Small business start up tips
Starting your own small business is one of the most challenging but rewarding experiences you will ever embark on. - Preparation of Business Plan
Before you start your plan you need to prepare a few things - see what they are in this useful guide before you begin putting pen to paper. - Business plan help
Once you have your preparation in place here's how to complete the rest of your plan with examples and ideas to help cut the time. - Form a company online
- New business startup checks
Thinking of starting a business? then see if you are ready and what you need to ensure it's a success.
Developing a small business articles
These articles have ideas and advice to help you develop an existing business.
- Forms of advertising
There are many options available to advertise your customer to get more customers. This guide takes you through what's available and a few example campaigns - keeping sales high in the summer
The summer months tend to be slow - here are some tips to boost sales - Hot business trends
Want to know what's hot this year - and maybe next year? These trends are vital to at least follow and maybe prepare plans to be ahead of your competition - Small Business Growth
The first in a series of articles to ensure your small business grows. This explains about effectively communicating with your customers. - Marketing Development
Don't just rely on one or two forms of marketing. If you do, you may be in trouble. Spread your marketing risk and reap the rewards. - Ineffective advertising
Advertising is expensive so ensure it's effective. - How to reduce overhead cost and marketing costs
10 tips to reduce your overhead cost and marketing costs and all costs for your small business. The way to make more profit is either to have more sales or reduce costs -- here's half of that equation for you. - Sales Management Techniques
There are many ways to get sales - we discuss them all - Quick marketing fixes
A round up of proven marketing methods to revive a small business in need of new prospects - how to improve an existing business
If you have an existing business in need of more revenues and customers here are some pointers to improving your profits - UK VAT registration advice
Do you need to register for VAT?
Be sure to check back on these small business resources soon