Startup

Starting an engineering business will be exciting, frustrating, frightening, wonderful, as well as many other feelings and emotions all added together. There is a certain thrill associated with being your own boss and enjoying that added level of freedom that comes with it, but it can be a scary time too, especially if you’ve never …

According to official figures, over half a million new companies are set up in the UK every year, and the number is on the rise. Being independent, getting out of the rat race, developing a talent, making more money and greater flexibility in their work schedule are just some of the reasons people give for …

It is a sad fact of life that most business startups fail. According to Bloomberg, as many as 8 out of 10 businesses fail within the first 18 months. This frequently-quoted statistic suggests that as many as 80% of startups fail within the first few years and that insolvency is a constant risk for all. …

Promoting a startup business can be a hugely daunting task, particularly when it comes to deciding which method is likely to deliver the most effective results. Digital marketing has become the go-to resource for many new entrepreneurs, although it is still possible to utilise more traditional offline methods to promote a company. Spending time marketing …

Do you aim for a global workplace that you can employ to your startup? If yes, you need to exert extra effort to make effective workplace management in reality. However, you have nothing to worry since everything can be achieved with useful pointers. You can notice that the global operations continue to advance and require …

Money matters when it comes to managing and growing a startup company, and while your plate is always overly full, accounting isn’t something that you want to put on the back burner. According to a 2017 study conducted by the National Small Business Association, around 1/4 of small business owners spend more than 100 hours …

Most startups are on a lean budget and spend most all of their budget creating a product or service. In most cases the product or service won’t sell itself. You need to get your brand out there, and create buzz, to attract clients when you launch.   In every startup there should be at least one …

There are many opportunities to find success in the world of B2B selling, so it makes sense to consider starting a business in this sector. However, you need do need to know what you’re getting into because there are some particularities associated with operating in the B2B sector. It’s not the same as selling to …

In today’s world, it is impossible not to know about email newsletters. You have probably subscribed to a few yourself! You know your startup should start one, but you keep putting it off. There are a lot of reasons why you might keep putting off that email newsletter, but you shouldn’t. Chances are, the reason …

Quitting your job and starting up your own business can be one of the most difficult and challenging things anyone can ever do. It’s such an uphill climb that 90% of startups fail within their initial three years. However, if you manage to work hard and play your cards right, while avoiding the common pitfalls …