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Starting a business whilst parenting

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Starting a business can have it’s challenges. Especially if your a parent. Isit do-able? When some women become a full-time mother, that is when they actually cease an opportunity to get creative and finally make the decision to set up their own business. With the main advantage being able to work from home, and a close second being flexible hours around caring for the baby and/or children, many women see it as a win-win situation. There are several things that… Read moreStarting a business whilst parenting

Keys to finding the right business partner

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It’s easy to imagine your potential business partner offering you all that you are looking for, but there are both upsides and downsides to having a business partner. If you’re considering partnering up with someone on your business then there are some things that you should know. 1. Having a business partner has it advantages and disadvantages. One of the main benefits of a partnership is that you’re spreading the risk. There’s benefits impacting what you can do together. Whether… Read moreKeys to finding the right business partner

Going it Alone in business

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In todays current financial state we are asking whether there is ever a right time to ‘go it alone’ in business. In 2013 there was 346,000 business births in the UK alone. So what’s stopping you from starting your own business? The answer, of course, is risk. Starting your own business is a risky proposition. You invest your time and money without the guarantee of a paycheque at the end of the month. If you’re in a secure job right… Read moreGoing it Alone in business

How to pitch to investors

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How To Prepare for A Funding Pitch plus the Do’s and Dont’s Before you pitch your startup idea to a crowd of investors, it’s essential that you are aware that you have nothing to lose. In the end, unsuccessful pitching ends with you wiser and smarter, as well as better prepared for the challenges laying ahead. Preparing for the Pitch- Your pitch preparation must always begin with you having all the documents on board. There is a comprehensive list of… Read moreHow to pitch to investors

How to start a business whilst working

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Starting a Business whilst working So you’ve thought of a great business idea that the world is waiting for. You want to launch your business whilst having the financial stability of full time employment. Some people are under the illusion that starting your business on the side won’t take as much effort as ‘it’s a side business’. Running a side business has many of or the same amount of issues a full time business has. Heres a few things to… Read moreHow to start a business whilst working

Financing your Start-up

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Financing your business – One crucial factor involved in especially starting a business and sometimes in the running of a business is funding. How is your business going to finance itself ? There are many different options and opinions for this. There are a few things that you should do before seeking your financing options. How much financing is it that you require? What are you willing to give in return for the financing? Here are some of my recommended… Read moreFinancing your Start-up