Start up businessHow to start a business
Starting a business is rewarding but can be challenging. We can help you with guides, videos, tools and business account options.
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How viable is your business idea?
Test how strong your idea for starting a new business is – will your business concept likely to be successful?
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Prepare for the unexpected
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Tools, checklists and practical information to help you and your business
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- Finance your business. Establish how much financing you need and identify the most appropriate sources of finance – from your own investment to bank loans and other options.
- Market your business. Develop an effective small business marketing plan to win new customers and boost sales.
- Increase sales. Making sales is the biggest hurdle facing most start-up businesses. It's often the make-or-break factor. Find out how to boost your success rate when it's just you and the customer.
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– Interviews with leading experts
– Business articles and features
– The latest legal changes that might impact on your business.
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