Start a Business Guides

Top tips to prolong your small business summer
During the summer months, the responsibility of running your own business can be a particularly challenging time of year for small business owners. Now, as summer draws to a close and the rain re-appears, many small business owners are still in need of a summer holiday. [August 26, 2010] [In Business Tips]

10 lessons on how to survive the highs and lows of starting up
Chris Robson, author of Confessions of an Entrepreneur provides some helpful tips on how to survive the initial stages of starting up a new business [August 25, 2010] [In Business Tips]

How presentations can win you business
Presentations have been called the business equivalent of an open goal. They represent real opportunities. Of course there are skills involved, as with anything, but you can impress if you go about it the right way. [August 16, 2010] [In Business Tips]

How to create a successful survey for your business
Surveys are extremely useful for a number of things – customer feedback, getting PR coverage, and learning about your target audience. However, creating one may seem like a daunting task. [August 2, 2010] [In Business Tips]

What is a co-operative?
Is there a better way of doing business? Is there a more ethical and sustainable business model that is less focused on the short-term chase for shareholder profit? The answer could well lie with the co-operative business model. [June 28, 2010] [In Business Tips]

Turn your hobby into a business - top tips
Many people would love to get paid for something they are already good at, and passionate about. We look at some tips to help turn your hobby into a successful small business. [June 16, 2010] [In Business Tips]

Five common reasons for small business failure
It is generally accepted that half of new businesses fail within the first year, with a higher percentage failing to make it past the five year mark. With this in mind, here are a few of the main reasons why small businesses fail, based on the experiences of the Bytestart team. [May 14, 2010] [In Business Tips]

10 tips to consider before starting up a new business
The key things to bear in mind before setting up a new business - tips on funding, employing people and the biggest causes of failure for startups. [May 10, 2010] [In Business Tips]

10 tips to consider before buying a business
If you’ve decided to buy an existing business rather than starting a new venture, here are ten things to consider before taking the plunge [April 23, 2010] [In Business Tips]

Top 10 tips for choosing a business domain name
Tips for selecting your small business domain names - what to look out for, and how to protect your brand identity. [April 23, 2010] [In Business Tips]

The twenty-first century entrepreneur
Changing business circumstances are a fact of life. Technology has moved the goalposts, made routine tasks a lot easier and delivered a revolution in the way we communicate with clients, customers, partners and just about everyone we come into contact with. Some thoughts for the 21st century entrepreneur. [March 23, 2010] [In Business Tips]

Five ways to ensure success for your small business in 2010
Mark Dixon, CEO of Regus, has put together five essential tips for any budding entrepreneur and small business owner on how to maximize their long-term success, stand out from the crowd and minimise potential financial risks in 2010. [February 22, 2010] [In Business Tips]

How to create a successful customer community
Understanding your customers is essential for any business to succeed. While there are many good techniques, a great first step is to establish an online community or social presence. [February 15, 2010] [In Business Tips]

Ten ways to take control of your online footprint
If you run your own business or are representing one, then managing, controlling and maintaining your online presence has never been more important. Here are ten simple tips to help you ensure that your ‘online footprint’ doesn’t trip you up: [February 4, 2010] [In Business Tips]

Entrepreneur provides five point plan to help businesses in 2010
Award-winning gadget entrepreneur Mark Needham provides five simple, low-cost tips for small business owners who want to succeed in 2010. [January 20, 2010] [In Business Tips]

Bookkeeping for businesses - get your books in order for 2010
How do you ensure that you have accurate accounting records? Lisa Newton, author of ‘Bookkeeping Made Simple’, gives Bytestart readers some useful advice on accurate and effective bookkeeping. [January 12, 2010] [In Business Tips]

5 businesses you can start and run part-time
Earning a second income can be achieved with just a few hours work every week – and it’s a great way to supplement your current living. Here are Bytestart’s 5 suggestions of businesses you can start and run part-time. [January 4, 2010] [In Business Tips]

Budding entrepreneurs – how to make the most of 2010
Catherine Harrell, Small Business Specialist at Intuit UK, shares some of top tips for prospective entrepreneurs on setting up your business and making it successful as we enter 2010. [December 23, 2009] [In Business Tips]

5 ways to give your business a Christmas sales boost
Christmas is traditionally a busy time for retailers – but not necessarily for all other businesses. So this winter, make it your goal as a business owner to increase sales. Our 5 tips to give your business a Christmas sales boost. [December 10, 2009] [In Business Tips]

The 10 Business Growth Essentials For Small Businesses - Part 2
Part 2 of how to create your Business Builder Ladder - your route map to building a successful growing business. [December 2, 2009] [In Business Tips]

The 10 Business Growth Essentials For Small Businesses
Business growth expert, Julia Payne, leads you through creating your very own Business Builder Ladder - your route map to building a successful growing business. [December 2, 2009] [In Business Tips]

How to start a business without bank support
With the current problems faced by entrepreneurs and small businesses in getting access to loans, Dominic List has put together his, ‘Top Tips,’ for getting businesses off the ground without access to conventional funding. [November 16, 2009] [In Business Tips]

Why you should welcome negative feedback from customers
The way you handle a complaint or piece of negative feedback dictates how customers will view your business and also sends an important message to any staff you may have. [November 11, 2009] [In Business Tips]

Steps you should take when choosing a business name
Why not give yourself the best start on the road to success by developing a name that's a cut above the rest and one that resonates with customers and separates you immediately from competitors. [November 2, 2009] [In Business Tips]

7 Reasons to Consider Franchising
Buying a franchise is a little like buying the rights to distribute a particular product or service from an established provider. Franchising is a rapidly growing industry and its popularity is because of several distinct advantages: [October 29, 2009] [In Business Tips]

Top business tips for riding the recession
Here are some top tips to help business owners successfully manage their businesses in this difficult economical climate, and be ready for the upturn when it comes. [October 23, 2009] [In Business Tips]

Browse more...
Start-Up Guide
Business Tips
eBay Business