Becoming self-employed and starting your own business can be an exciting time. However before you get going you need to make sure you have all of the equipment and resources in place. We’ve compiled a list of the bare essentials to make sure you’re ready for business. Work space First thing’s first, you need to…

People often draw up very black and white conclusions when looking at the advantages and disadvantages of working either fully employed or self employed (in your own business or within a franchise). The fact is that not every employed job is the same in the same way that not every franchise model is the same.…

Unfortunately, not every start up business will always result in success. Despite the serious passion and commitment you have poured into it, sometimes things just can’t work out. Realising your business is beginning to fail is an entrepreneur’s worst nightmare, the excitement that you were once filled with has been subsided by growing confusion and…

Investors in our marketing franchise come to us from two different paths. Many of our associate consultants are veterans of the marketing sector, having worked in a marketing agency or within the marketing department of a large corporation. These individuals are often tired of working as an employee and would like more freedom to further…

Whether you own your own business or work for someone else, networking can prove vital to your career. Creating an expansive network of contacts can enhance job opportunities as well as your business. Here are some tips to get the best out of networking: Networking is simple in theory, but what really holds people back…

Going into the world of self-employment is as challenging as it is exciting. Your new business venture can become an extremely rewarding experience; but sometimes you must come to the difficult realisation that things just aren’t working. In the UK 1 in 3 start up businesses fail within their first three years. It’s important to…