Despite action from business groups and the government to tackle late payments, it seems that many small and medium enterprises are still struggling to chase up payments that are owed them. A survey suggests that 61% of small businesses have had to deal with customers and clients failing to pay invoices by their due date.…

There’s an entrepreneur somewhere in all of us. We all have the occasional spark of an idea. It may be unrealistic or slightly far-fetched, but we’ve all had that moment where we’ve dreamed up an incredible idea for a business. Most of us tuck these plans away in a corner of our mind, only for them…

The recession may have passed and growth may be underway, but today’s economic environment remains far from rosy. As an experienced marketing professional you may have had plans to start your own marketing business for many years and were simply waiting for the correct time to put those plans into action. Clearly, new businesses will always…

Countless successful individuals have found themselves in a position to consider leaving employment behind and starting their own business. The idea of becoming an entrepreneur is an attractive one to many, but starting your own business can be scary. There is a third option, however: join a franchise such as Opportunity Marketing and enjoy the…

If your current day job is starting to grate on you, it’s only natural for your thoughts to turn to any alternative options. In all likelihood, you’ll be in the same situation if you turn up to work for another company: office politics, company values that don’t match your own and little to no freedom…

Being made redundant can be a troubling time for anyone, and it is normal to feel the disillusion and stress that often come with it. You can however, take charge of your life through some simple steps that will help you get back onto the working ladder or even guide you in a completely new…