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How to make the most of working with a creative agency

While the majority of start-ups attempt to DIY every aspect of their business to reduce costs, it can be beneficial to invest in outsourcing your creative work to an agency.
Posted on: 21.03.17
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Budget u-turn good news for UK entrepreneurs

A week after the budget announcement Theresa May has done a u-turn on one of the key points, a rise in Class 4 NIC targeting the self employed with higher tax rates.
Posted on: 16.03.17
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Essential start-up advice from inspiring female entrepreneur Rebecca Jones

From an enterprise mindset to being stretchy, not flexible, here are four essential tips for entrepreneurs.
Posted on: 10.03.17
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Entrepreneur launches business to help chronic pain sufferers

On the surface London-based account manager Jody Dennett had it all. A successful career at one of the UK’s leading marketing agencies, an active social life and a place of her own in an area that...
Posted on: 07.03.17
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Stop and think before you launch your start-up! Is your business idea viable?

Before you start setting up and launching your business, take a moment to research whether your business idea is viable.
Posted on: 02.03.17
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Before you write a business plan ask yourself these 9 questions

Before you embark on the lengthy and somewhat laborious task of writing a business plan, ask yourself, are you fully prepared?
Posted on: 01.03.17
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Why failure is an important part of your start-up journey

From Richard Branson to Steve Jobs, many of their great successes would not have been achieved if it wasn’t for previous failures.
Posted on: 23.02.17
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Start-up as you mean to go on, the dos and don’ts of business planning

The following do’s and don’ts will keep you on track and help you write an investment worthy business plan.
Posted on: 21.02.17
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From campsite to high-street: Stoned pizza’s start-up journey

What started as four best friends cooking up artisan stone baked pizzas in campsites, by the beach, and at festivals has now pitched up camp at a permanent site in Braunton, Devon. Stoned’s meteoric...
Posted on: 17.02.17
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