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An essential part of early planning for your start-up lies in market research. It’s the key to analysing your market, helps you to develop a workable business plan and a successful brand. Effective market research will not only shape your
Nowadays, every small business must have a consistent, professional and high quality online presence. Around 54% of small businesses have a website, according to figures from 2017, which shows how far behind the curve many still are. It can feel
New research reveals that more than 2.5 million small businesses in the UK don’t accept credit cards. And they’re missing out on a massive amount of sales. Paying by card is the number one choice for most people in the
At Turner Little, we have decades of collective experience in what makes a start-up work, from financial issues to long term plans. We want to help your business succeed too. You’ll never succeed just by following a list of tasks,
Estate planning is a complicated process, and often misunderstood by people. Many estate planning solicitors take the time to fully inform potential clients about estate planning fundamentals. They also often find that this is necessary for clients who already have
Starting your own business is a big step – it takes bravery to give up a regular wage and take the risk of starting out alone. However, figures show the challenges of starting a business aren’t putting UK entrepreneurs off.
Starting up a small business inevitably means you don’t have much time or money spare. This is why marketing can often fall by the wayside. However, establishing your brand is vital if you want to seriously compete with more long-standing
All businesses should have a contingency plan. Here’s why. It’s hard to ignore the news these days and the events in the UK and London in particular have shown that situations can, and do, change without prior warning. From cataclysmic
Without customers, you don’t have a business. They’re the lifeblood of your success and that’s why generating leads and retaining current customers is essential. But how do you keep generating new leads? It’s something many small business owners worry about.
A mixed partnership is a business strategy in which, for example, you form a limited company to manage your properties. This limited company becomes a formal partner in your business. This business structure is ideal for people who manage their
New research from the University of Edinburgh Business school and RWTH Aachen University shows that entrepreneurs who write early stage business plans are 16% more likely to succeed. The report examined more than 1,000 start-ups and the progress made over
So, you’ve taken the plunge and started your own business. You have a plan, bank account, insurance and HMRC registration. You may even have your first office and employees. But there’s something you absolutely need to sort out before you
Tax issues for small business owners can be a cause of considerable worry – the area can seem obscure and hard to understand. But while it’s true that there is the potential for pitfalls for those who don’t know what
It’s the moment that many entrepreneurs dream of – the chance to put their valuable business up for sale and to move on to their next challenge. But for many it’s also a difficult time – it’s easy to become
It is crucial that you ensure your business’ cash flow is robust. You can have a really profitable firm, but profit can often be tied up in your business. So without a healthy cash flow, you will not have the
There are a range of factors you should consider when turning a business idea into a start-up. You should look at practical issues, such as how much launch funding you will need. However, you will also need to assess whether
It is key that you save money on banking, so that you can reduce your business’ overheads. You may want to change your banking services provider, so you can decrease your expenses and increase expansion capital. Turner Little discusses the
When starting a business, it is vital you choose the right name for your firm. With a memorable name, your business can distinguish itself from competitors and develop a robust brand identity, presenting itself as a trusted provider of goods
Finding launch funding is one of the key considerations of starting a business. You may wish to raise capital from investors by utilising the government’s Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS), which provide tax breaks to
Starting your own business can be very rewarding. But before you pursue this step, you may want to look at the key areas of the company establishment process, to ensure you create a business which can thrive. Turner little asks: