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Stats show that a massive 90% of business start-ups are destined to fail. While you might be one of the 10% with a great idea that takes off immediately, but what should everyone else do? At Turner Little, we work
The UK is a hotbed of entrepreneurial talent, and over recent years an increasing number of people have decided to start out on their own. In 2017, there were 589,000 companies started in the UK and in the five years
Many people dream of starting their own business but are put off by the potential for failure. It is daunting and there are plenty of reasons why people talk themselves out of it. However, there are also many reasons why
If you’ve got the idea and the groundwork sorted, you’re halfway there to creating your start-up. However, you still need funding. Don’t let this stop you launching your business, instead learn about the ways you can get financial help. Here
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,
Your ultimate aim is to become your own boss. You have the idea, the energy, the time and the focus. But do you have the knowledge needed to run your own business? In order to be a successful entrepreneur you
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
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
If you are looking to set up a new business, you can reap various benefits by forming a limited company. Should you pursue this option, it is advisable that you utilise the services of limited company formation agents, such as
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
Turner Little discusses new research, which indicates that the majority of UK-based business owners believe that the country’s decision to leave the EU (Brexit) could boost British entrepreneurship. Brexit benefits Brexit could provide key benefits for small businesses. Due to
New figures indicate that the number of self-employed people working within the UK continued to increase during the year to November 2016. Turner Little reports. Rising self-employment Britons are increasingly choosing to become their own bosses. Data released by the
Turner Little reports on the release of new figures, which indicate that unemployment and redundancy have fuelled UK business creation throughout the past five years. Valued career path There are many reasons to start a business if you may be
It is vital to spend time planning before launching a company, to ensure its success in the long-term. Small Business recently reviewed the key factors that you should take into consideration. Turner Little outlines the most important. Business idea How
In late 2015 a study found that nearly half of UK adults want to set up their own companies. Turner Little looks at the benefits of becoming your own boss and starting your own business. Become your own boss A
Turner Little look at Government regulation which is often is a big issue for small to medium sized business owners to get around. Government regulation (often referred to as ‘red tape’) is a big issue for small to medium sized business
If you’re starting your own business, it’s worth considering setting yourself up as a sole trader. Turner Little explains how to register as a sole trader. Sole trader vs. limited company The advantages of setting yourself up as a sole
Turner Little looks at the popular website, Startups, who have now released its second annual Start-up Cities Index. Startups, a leading online start-up advice platform, has now released its second annual Start-up Cities Index. This survey ranks the 25 best places in
Turner Little looks at a recent Telegraph article suggesting maturity can provide people with the life experience required to establish a successful company. Ambition begins at 45? The article cited a ground-breaking study to introduce its argument. This research, which polled over