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Your checklist for tender applications

Run through this list before submitting your tender for some great ways to get you ahead of the pack: Become a Member and get unlimited access...

Why are the first three years in business the most important?

It’s a fair enough question, but one that’s borne out by the experience of countless new business owners.  Become a Member and get unlimited access to...

Check yourself before you wreck yourself 

Strategies for a healthy work/life balance that might just save you from burnout:   Become a Member and get unlimited access to Business Toolbox today Our range...

Six reasons why businesses fail

There’s a myriad of reasons why businesses fail to get off the ground. Here’s a snapshot of some of the most common reasons: Become a Member and...

Buying an existing business – positives and pitfalls

The beauty of buying an ongoing concern is that it can take a lot of hard slog and risk out of the equation – theoretically, at least.  Become...

Buying an existing business – your checklist 

Here’s six areas to drill down on when investigating the purchase of a new business:   Become a Member and get unlimited access to Business Toolbox today...

Choosing the right business structure

There are many ways to structure your business. What you choose will obviously depend on the size and type of business you are in, along with...

Design thinking and business design

‘Design thinking’ is an approach to create products that meet the needs of users. It’s a process that starts with an understanding of customer or user...

Top five tips for successful product development

Turning an idea into a reliable, low-cost ‘manufacture-friendly’ product is a journey that inventors and innovators need to go on with their eyes wide open. Nigel...

Cyber security: It’s not just your premises that needs securing

Sit back, strap yourself in, we’re going for a ride into realms, to find the bad guys of cyber space. Become a Member and get unlimited...

Turnaround tools to get you back on track

You’ve spotted the warning signs, now it’s time to roll up your sleeves, face some hard truths and get your business back on track.   But where...

How to conduct a SWOT analysis of your business and competitors

SWOT analysis is one of the most popular and oldest business planning tools. Developed in the 1960s, the acronym stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats.  ...

Introduction to strategy

While most enterprises have a business plan, few have a high-level strategy that describes where the business best needs to be in the next few years. ...

When should you revise your business plan?

At the end of your first year in operation you should have conducted a major review of your business plan. Most of your initial projections will...