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Posted: 2nd May 2016
If the idea of sitting behind a desk day in, day out fills you with horror. Don’t despair you can still start and grow a successful business, where the only…
Posted: 13th January 2016
For pleasure, for fun, for therapy, for charity or for profit; there is no doubt that knitting is one of the nation’s favourite pastimes. There is undoubtedly a “Handmade Revolution”…
Posted: 18th November 2015
Glamping – it wasn’t even a word 5 years ago and now it’s the hottest holiday choice. When deciding on your location, obviously it is desirable to be based close…
Posted: 18th November 2015
An increasing number of people are turning away from highly stressed office jobs to move to the country and set up their own business. And for many the first business…
Posted: 18th November 2015
As a nation of tea lovers it should be enough to open your doors and pour steaming brown liquid into hefty mugs for grateful customers; but liquid refreshment is competitive…
Posted: 18th November 2015
Fashion is a notoriously fickle business; chewing up and spitting out many new designers. However with careful thought and planning, an accessories business can transcend fashion, especially if the handbags…
Posted: 18th November 2015
Home-made is the new vintage and the sewing bug is everywhere; TV programmes, celebrity interest, clubs and books are helping sewing, knitting, quilting and embroidery make a welcome return. So…
Posted: 18th November 2015
Survey: Enthusiasm is a vital part of starting a business, it’s what makes everything happen but don’t let it get in the way of clear thinking. Just because you think…
Posted: 8th September 2015
5 things to consider from Anna Goodwin 1. Why is setting up in business the right thing for you? There are several reasons why you might want to set up in…
Posted: 28th May 2014
A regular email newsletter is a powerful tool for building relationships, informing and educating your customers and gaining repeat business. Here’s what to do: Build a mailing list of…