In a well-set-up office (even if it's just a simple home office), the equipment, the systems and environment all contribute to making you and your business more efficient. Planning it properly from ...

If you're aiming to earn a living from your smallholding, you'll need to be physically fit, innovative and enjoy working outdoors in all weathers. Our practical guide will help you start up and run ...

Furniture makers may work on a small scale creating bespoke pieces for domestic customers or a larger scale mass-producing items to be sold through retailers. Our guide will help you start up and run ...

Aim for a maximum of two pages, but if you can keep your press release to one page, all the better. Busy editors/journalists don't have the time (or inclination) to work their way through page after ...

Theft, vandalism and arson are the crimes most likely to affect your business. Appropriate security measures can help reduce the risks and the potential impact on your business. There is no single ...

Convenience retailing is big business, with many consumers now choosing to make fewer large 'shops' and top up more often from convenience stores instead. Our practical guide will help you start up ...

There is a huge range of support available for start ups to help you deal with the challenges of starting your own business and make the most of your opportunities. Making sure you have access to the ...

Start up business ideas Develop and test your business idea and decide what form your business should take. Also in this topic ...

Start up business ideas Develop and test your business idea and decide what form your business should take. Also in this topic ...

When trying to negotiate a sale, you might be faced with a customer raising objections. Andrew Milbourn, sales director of Kiss the Fish, explains how to deal with them and why you should focus on ...

When husband and wife team Manveel and Ras Deol spotted a gap in the market for bespoke, luxury gift boxes, they knew they had a business idea they were passionate about. However, they also knew ...

Independent fine food retailers cater for the growing demand from customers prepared to seek out and pay a premium for niche products and regional specialities. Check out our practical guide for ...