Choosing the Perfect Business Name

Choosing the Perfect Business Name

What’s in a name? One of the biggest questions people thinking of forming a company have is “what should I call my business?”. Some people know from the outset. For some, the name can even be the launch-pad for the business idea. But for many it remains unclear. If...
What The Budget Will Do For SMEs

What The Budget Will Do For SMEs

Blog Homepage Budget Means Business- What The 2014 Budget Will Do For SMEs The 2014 budget has done much to help individuals – from alleviating the effects of tax, allowing easier saving, and cutting duty on beer and bingo. Chancellor George Osborne promised a “Budget...
Marketing Your Business On A Budget

Marketing Your Business On A Budget

How to market your business on a budget One of the main problems many start-ups face is getting their products or services out there in the eye-line of their target market. In most cases, such marketing campaigns cost a lot of money, something most new businesses...
How University Can Open Your Mind to Enterprise

How University Can Open Your Mind to Enterprise

Going to university is life changing. Higher education improves your employment and economic prospects and expands your mind. When a potent mix of new ideas, experiences and people coincide with our ‘formative’ years, it’s not surprising that quite a few great...
Business Success Lessons from Big Brands

Business Success Lessons from Big Brands

In recent years, the face of High Street has changed due to closed stores owned by very high-profile brands, including Woolworths, HMV, Comet and Blockbuster. However, it hasn’t at all been doom and gloom for all businesses. In this blog, we share some stories...
Common Misconceptions when Setting up a Business

Common Misconceptions when Setting up a Business

During the early stages of setting up a business, it’s very easy to get carried away and romanticise about becoming self-employed – what it’ll be like being your own boss and working your own hours, for instance. While it’s great to get inspired by all the attractive...