The economic recovery is supposed to be making life easier for entrepreneurs and small businesses, but a new study from insolvency practitioners Begbies Traynor has suggested that the number of small businesses in ‘significant’ financial distress has increased over the last couple of years. The latest Begbies Traynor Red Flag Alert has revealed that the…

Starting a business is a dream for many, and one that will become a reality for a lucky few. It’s no easy task and without a foolproof plan for your startup to follow, costly mistakes can be made before success is achieved. The first few months of a new business are vital – first impressions…

Setting up and running your own business can seem like an exciting challenge.  You no longer have anyone to answer to, you are in control of your own destiny, you can work flexible hours and take a holiday whenever you want to (in theory).  The are loads of benefits of being in the driving seat…