There are many ways to grow a business and in this section we look at key strategies, and how you can grow your venture on a tight budget. We also look at how to plan your expansion and decide what areas to focus on, as well as events and shows with great networking opportunities, and software or systems that can support business growth
An Entrepreneur's Guide to Being an Entrepreneur
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Entrepreneurship is often depicted as a life of luxury, but making a success of it takes blood, sweat and tears. Here's how to be a successful entrepreneur
Rebranding a Company: Lessons from AOL
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AOL's rebrand may have divided opinion, but it taught businesses a number of lessons about rebranding. Here are the most important ones
Going Global: the Secrets of International Expansion
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Expanding overseas can be a daunting prospect for any small business, but a plethora of online tools is enabling companies to compete from the outset
Tackling Changes to Reporting Lines
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With more and more businesses changing their reporting lines, how can you avoid employee conflict when you change your business structure?
How to Start a Business
— Read More — How to Start a BusinessHave you ever considered starting a business? Our step-by-step guide should be all you need to turn your startup dream into reality
The Five Myths of Entrepreneurship
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There are a number of myths swirling around the startup space – and many entrepreneurs fall for them hook, line and sinker. We debunk five of the biggest
The Small Business Guide to Kickstarter
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Launching your next product on Kickstarter could be the best and worst thing you ever do. Here's our guide to navigating the crowdfunding minefield
How to Improve Your Productivity
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It seems we’ve hit an all-time low in productivity levels in the UK and, as a result, are more stressed. What’s holding us back and how do we escape it?
Moving Office Made Easy
— Read More — Moving Office Made EasyMoving to a new office is a sign of business growth, but it can also be a stressful experience. So how can you take the pain out of the moving process?
What is Equipment Leasing?
— Read More — What is Equipment Leasing?Want to invest in new equipment for your small business without compromising cash flow? Equipment leasing could be the answer to your problems
‘Proptech’ Holds Key to Future of Buying and Selling Property
— Read More — ‘Proptech’ Holds Key to Future of Buying and Selling Property‘Proptech’ Holds Key to Future of Buying and Selling Property
Settled is a new 'proptech' firm on the block and it’s leasing the property revolution by placing the power in the hands of home buyers and sellers
Survival Rates of Businesses
— Read More — Survival Rates of BusinessesFleximize's interactive visual debunks the myth that 80% of businesses fail in their first year. The picture is much more positive. Find out more now!
6 of the Best British Co-Working Spaces
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Want a co-working space with a difference? Check out some of the best – and coolest – co-working spaces for entrepreneurs from around Britain
The Fastest Unicorns in the World
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Today's billion-dollar companies: See who the world's fastest unicorns are, how quickly they got there, their industries and locations
Barriers That Stop Women Starting Up
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This International Women's Day, business woman and lawyer Annelie Carver shares how other female business owners can break down barriers to achieve success
The Changing Face of Trade Finance
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Trade finance expert looks at the rise of UK exporting, business funding and the future of trade finance
The Ventures of the PayPal Mafia
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The Ventures of the PayPal Mafia: Awesome interactive graphic that lifts the veil on the 'Dons' running Silicon Valley
eBay Loans and Advice for eBay Seller Success
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Article offering great advice for eBay Sellers who want to boost business – from applying for eBay loans to strategic timing of auctions
How Deborah Meaden Made Her Fortune
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The Dragons' Den businesswoman, Deborah Meaden, may be worth millions, but how did she achieve her high-flying status? Read her story here
Millionaires to Billionaires
— Read More — Millionaires to BillionairesMillionaires to Billionaires: See how long it took 21 of the richest entrepreneurs to build their fortunes and who went from $1m to $1bn the fastest
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