New crowdfunding platform for Start-ups in East Anglia – BlossomZone
A new crowdfunding platform has been launched to help new startups and existing businesses based in the East Anglian area to access funds. BlossomZone will be the first crowdfunding platform committed to helping businesses in all stages, based in the Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire and Suffolk area to raise funds. The crowdfunding site will offer businesses the opportunity to raise […]
The Myths Around Becoming An Entrepreneur
Working for yourself can be rewarding if you learn to ignore the myths around becoming an entrepreneur. Self-employment accounts for around a third of the growth in employment since 2010 in the UK labour market. Figures published by the Office of National Statistics, late last year, showed the number of people working for themselves increased by 30,000 […]
New Year Resolutions: Refresh Them To See Business Growth
Click image to start gallery Entrepreneurs need to refresh their New Year resolutions to see business growth and stay ahead of competitors. The start of the New Year is always inspiring with new set goals but many small businesses fail to reach these dreams. It is important for businesses to remain positive right through the year even when […]
Start The New Year With Building A Strong Brand
Start the New Year with building a strong brand to attract the right customers to your new business. Building your brand image goes beyond the colour, font size and image. Part of the success of your new innovation depends on how well you fit the brand identity to the values of the business. It is also […]
Guide To Becoming A First Time Entrepreneur
Thinking about becoming an entrepreneur sounds good to the ear but it can be challenging as well as rewarding. Research, conducted by Groupon, found almost a quarter of 16-24 year-olds were interested in starting a business and 53% wanted to be their own boss. The business market is volatile and it is important for anyone desiring […]
Female Entrepreneurs – Join These Networking Groups
The Global Entrepreneurship and Development Institute ranked the UK as the 3rd best country for Female entrepreneurship but there is still room for improvement. The report highlighted a 7% increase in female entrepreneurs wanting to grow their business within the next 5 years but a 19% drop in female-founded technology businesses. The study released earlier this year also recognised […]
Attend These Events During The Global Entrepreneurship Week
The Global Entrepreneurship Week starts this week and it aims to inspire the next generation to launch their own business. This year’s theme is ‘Make It Happen’. We’ve compiled a couple of activities that you can sign up to attend from networking events to speed mentoring. Be ready to #GEWmakeit Global Entrepreneurship Week
Putting Customers In The Front
HM Revenue and Customs recent failure in the handling of its customers calls reaffirms the need for businesses to regularly put customer service at its forefront. According to the members of the Public Accounts Committee, HMRC was accused of not responding to 50% of its customers phone calls against its target of 80%. Learning from their demise, […]
A Business Owner Stress Survival Guide
The last thing a business owner needs in their 24-hour life-cycle is to be off sick because of stress. You spend your day juggling the high demands that come with being your own boss and taking a sick leave is a luxury you can not afford. To celebrate the National Stress Awareness Day, we’ve put together […]