Business valuations: what are they and what do they involve? A term that may come up during your business journey is ‘business valuation’. It might seem like a very nebulous term, but business valuations are relatively straightforward. They’re used to figure out the economic value of a business. This could be the company as a [...]
Scheme Extensions & the Job Support Scheme Rishi Sunak announced a new scheme which is to follow on from the current furlough scheme which is due to end in October. He has also made announcements on other support schemes that have been put in place/extended. The Job Support Scheme This scheme begins on 1st November [...]
Where do our taxes go? They say only two things are guaranteed in life: death and taxes. Today, we’re going to focus on the latter. As a business owner, there is a wealth of taxes that you need to pay. But what do they go towards? We all know that our taxes go to the [...]
Can you start a business straight out of school? A few weeks ago, we spoke about the pros and cons of earning a degree before you start a business. But what about if you know education just isn’t for you? There’s no one path in life that you have to follow. For some, school isn’t [...]
3 considerations to make before buying a business Buying a business marks an incredibly exciting moment in your career. Perhaps it’s your first foray into the business world. Or maybe you’re looking to expand your portfolio. Either way, buying a pre-existing business is often easier and cheaper than starting from scratch. But that isn’t to [...]
Do you need a degree to start a business? Setting out to start your own business is an exciting adventure, no matter how old you are. Whether you’re fresh out of school or ready to create something for yourself after decades in your industry, it’s something anyone can do with enough spirit. But you can’t [...]
4 business lessons we can learn from the pandemic The country is reopening once again. After months of lockdown, shops and businesses are opening their doors again, slowly but surely. It’s a huge sigh of relief for some who had to close down completely throughout the entire period and will be a nice pick-me-up for [...]
Free resources you can use to improve your business today They say you have to spend money to make money. Well, in today’s world, spending money isn’t always an option. You want your business to grow and be better, but there just might not be any money to invest in that pursuit. But there is [...]
How to find a great business idea to change the world Throughout June, we’ve talked about how you can pick yourself and start a new business. Even now, you can still make it work and there are some great ideas to help you hit the ground running. But what if you want to do something [...]
Ten business ideas that don’t require a lot of money Last week, we talked about what you can do in this turbulent time if you find yourself at a career crossroads. You could start your own business. It will be an uphill battle, but there’s no reason you can’t succeed if you have some tenacity [...]