Next steps

What to do next

Getting the fundamentals right is key for anyone wishing to start their business. Check out our Next Steps and advice from our partner organisations.


Becoming Self Employed

OK, you’ve been thinking about becoming self employed and why not? The benefits are enormous….


Branding

How do you distinguish yourself from your competitors? By getting your brand right.

 


Business planning

The business plan is the most essential tool for budding entrepreneurs. Get yours right.


Flexible working for mums

It can be challenging juggling childcare with a career. Click here to find out how home working can work for you. 


Funding New Business

Whether you’re at the start-up stage, have a burning idea, or want to take your existing enterprise to the next level, how to access finance will always be an important consideration.


Market research

Does your product have a market? Do you know how many competitors you have? Market research will help you find out.


New Business Opportunity

OK, so you’ve just identified a really good new business opportunity or had a great idea for a new venture. Find out how we can help

 


New Entrepreneur Resource Page

Setting up a new business can be daunting and it can be difficult to know where to begin.

 


Online Business Ideas

Setting up an online business can be a low overhead route into entreprenuership. Read our top tips on how to get started

 


Options after Redundancy

Being made redundant can be a frightening prospect and over a third of people are concerned about the possibility of their role being made redundant. Find out how you can turn this into a opportunity

 


PR

Better than any advert (but not quite as good as word of mouth). Find out how PR can add to your bottom line.

 


Recession Proof Your Business

Cash flow continues to be top of the agenda for entrepreneurs. Check out our top tips for surviving the credit squeeze

 


Sales

Find out about sales. Read more.

 


Social enterprise

Social enterprise is great way to combine business while tackling social and environmental challenges. But what does one look like and how do you go about setting up? Read more about social enterprise.


Starting up a business

Setting up a new business can be daunting and it can be difficult to know where to begin. Click here to find out more.

 


Student Enterprise

In an ever changing world Enterprise UK encourages people of all ages to be in control of their own destiny. Click here to find out why age is no barrier to enterprise.

 


Top Tips

Who are the best people to talk to about setting up a business? Entrepreneurs who’ve done it of course. Hear from them here.


Working from Home/Home Based Business

If you’re thinking about running you own business, setting up from home may be the best way to start.


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