Twitter and Facebook are two very powerful but very different social media platforms. To get the most out of them, you need to be sure you�…
Twitter and Facebook are two very powerful but very different social media platforms. To get the most out of them, you need to be sure you�…
Start-ups need to think about what exactly they want to achieve through social media. Do you want to talk with customers? Perhaps you�…
Your business plan will define exactly what your business will do, how it will do it, how much it will cost and when you expect it to become…
There are a range of people you should consider asking for assistance as you develop your business plan. These include: Accountant or…
Many budding entrepreneurs begin their small businesses while working full- or part-time in other roles. Their own businesses may have grown…
Developing a brand for your business involves two distinct areas: creating the physical attributes of your brand (the logo, company colours,…
When naming your business, there are four important questions: Is the name memorable? Does it describe what the business does? Does t…
You can never be 100% certain if your idea will work, but there are some good tips for testing the market. Firstly, contact potential …
Great business ideas can come from anywhere – they might come from something you see, an experience you have or a story you are told. �…
Starting a company can be a lonely, stressful, exhilarating, scary and wonderful adventure. To help guide you through the process, we’ve…
They’re a diverse bunch, the entrants in the SmartCompany Crown Lager Business Start Up Awards -we’ve got companies involved in everything f…
Starting a business can be a frightening experience – just ask members of our Smart50 list.SmartCompany surveyed the Smart50 to find out t…
