One of the biggest fears of going it alone is the worry of not knowing whether or not the demand for what you’ll be offering will be sufficient enough to get things off the ground in the early days and sustainable enough to render your business a success in the long term. Given the fact…

Starting a business is an exciting time but before you do there a numerous things that need considering – with the biggest being what your business will actually be. This is the first step which has to be right in order for you to ever achieve any real success. A poor business idea will really…

Whether you’ve already set up your own business or you’re looking to do so in the near future, understanding the importance of networking is crucial. Knowing the right people can not only help in the day to day running of your own business but can also help you on a personal level. We’ve taken a…

Have you found yourself mulling over the decision to start your own business? Chances are you have at some point, and you won’t be the only one. However, knowing whether or not it’s the right thing to do is where making the decision becomes awfully difficult. While there’s no sure fire way of knowing whether…

If you’ve worked within marketing for a while then you’ve probably experienced both the joys and the stresses it can bring with it. While the rewarding nature of seeing your marketing efforts reap results can bring great highs – there are also occasions where your working environment can make the role difficult to the extent…

From an early age many of us taught the importance of working hard and maintaining a strong work ethic. While we agree that hard work is what ultimately pays off, many people seem to often blur the line between working hard and over working. What is over working? There isn’t a black and white answer…