Whether you've been in business for 30 years or 3 months, every entrepreneur needs business management advice and inspiration from time to time. In this section we’ll explore everything to do with entrepreneurship – from mindset to ideation, from starting up to leadership. We’ll also look at the economics and finances, and the processes that makes business more efficient.
Should You Patent a New Idea?
— Read More — Should You Patent a New Idea?Should You Patent a New Idea?
Protecting a new idea, invention or design with a patent can give you a competitive edge in the market by preventing copies. We share how and when to apply
What is Trademark Infringement?
— Read More — What is Trademark Infringement?What is Trademark Infringement?
Trademark infringement: What is it? Have you seen someone with a similar or identical mark? Then you may need to take action...
Defences for Trademark Infringement
— Read More — Defences for Trademark InfringementDefences for Trademark Infringement
Have you been accused of trademark infringement? Are you facing a threat of proceedings? Don’t panic - there may be a defence.
Launching Your Own Personal Training Business
— Read More — Launching Your Own Personal Training BusinessLaunching Your Own Personal Training Business
To launch your own personal training business you will need to make sure you can deliver a quality service yourself, or hire a partner. Here's how.
Leaving Your Family Business
— Read More — Leaving Your Family BusinessLeaving your family business is always hard, after all you don't want to upset family members. Here's everything you need to know.
A Licence to Kill
— Read More — A Licence to KillIf you’re operating solely within the UK, there's often no need to obtain a business licence. However, specific licences may be required in your sector.
Dealing With Sub-Contractors
— Read More — Dealing With Sub-ContractorsIt's important to remember that a sub-contractor isn’t an employee, so you can’t treat them as one. So how do you deal with them when it all goes sour?
Can You Actually Save Money on Business Tax?
— Read More — Can You Actually Save Money on Business Tax?Can You Actually Save Money on Business Tax?
Tax in the UK is decided by the type of goods or services you’re providing, not the type of company that runs it, so can you use this to your advantage?
How You Can Learn to be Creative
— Read More — How You Can Learn to be CreativeHow You Can Learn to be Creative
You can’t teach someone to come up with great ideas, but creativity is something that can be nurtured and developed with the right kind of attitude.
How to Use Content to Drive Sales
— Read More — How to Use Content to Drive SalesHow to Use Content to Drive Sales
These days the line between marketing and sales is particularly thin. In this article we look how content can be used to build trust and drive acquisition
Franchisees and The Law
— Read More — Franchisees and The LawWhat separates business owners and franchisees when things start to turn sour and where do you stand?
The Most Effective Project Management Techniques
— Read More — The Most Effective Project Management TechniquesThe Most Effective Project Management Techniques
Project management can sometimes seem very daunting. Luckily, there are several tried and tested project management techniques that can help you succeed
The Basics of an M&A Deal
— Read More — The Basics of an M&A DealM&A Deals involve the buying, selling, splitting up or coming together of companies, and can prove to be lucrative or disastrous to all involved.
Why Not to Get Into a Price War With a Competitor
— Read More — Why Not to Get Into a Price War With a CompetitorWhy Not to Get Into a Price War With a Competitor
Sensible pricing is essential for business – but price wars can be disastrous, and usually mean that everybody loses.
How to Grow Your Sales Without all the Leg Work
— Read More — How to Grow Your Sales Without all the Leg WorkHow to Grow Your Sales Without all the Leg Work
Our exclusive guide to finding relevant and strongly positioned resellers for your product, how to pitch them and key points you should know.
Protecting Your Business in a Natural Disaster
— Read More — Protecting Your Business in a Natural DisasterProtecting Your Business in a Natural Disaster
We are lucky in the UK that natural disasters are a pretty rare occurrence, but Mother Nature can have devastating consequences on small businesses.
How a Reseller Could Revolutionize Your Sales
— Read More — How a Reseller Could Revolutionize Your SalesHow a Reseller Could Revolutionize Your Sales
Many business don't even consider using a reseller to grow their sales, but it's a channel that could give your sales a huge boost, for a tiny cost.
How to Properly Introduce Your Business
— Read More — How to Properly Introduce Your BusinessHow to Properly Introduce Your Business
Two steps to providing helpful communication, setting you apart from your competitors while also introducing and promoting your business.
Ask Fleximize: Growth (Part 2)
— Read More — Ask Fleximize: Growth (Part 2)Ask Fleximize: Growth (Part 2)
The three burning questions on the lips of business owners. This time we look at some of the common growth challenges facing small business owners.
Should I Offer Discounts to my Customers?
— Read More — Should I Offer Discounts to my Customers?Should I Offer Discounts to my Customers?
Volume discounts are a proven way to increase sales and gain customer loyalty. But do they make financial sense for your business?
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