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Free business plan review service launched
A new free business plan review service for entrepreneurs and small companies looking to attract investment has been launched by a leading accounting firm. [June 10, 2010]

Top 5 trends to make money in 2010
We’ve put together what experts have told us are likely to be the top 5 money-making business trends in 2010. Get your business on the bandwagon, and you might find 2010 could turn out to be your most profitable year yet. [January 6, 2010]

5 businesses you can start for £100
All around you are household items that you could make and sell, technologies that you can benefit from, odd-jobs that people will pay to have done – businesses that can be started for as little as £100. We look at 5 examples in this guide. [December 14, 2009]

A beginners' guide to delivering a winning pitch
How to deliver a perfect business pitch, from hooking your audience, delivering enthusiastically and with credibility, to working out in advance what questions your audience is likely to ask. [July 13, 2009]

Pitching - how to position yourself against your competitors
It’s all very well having a competitive edge, but are your prospective clients aware? A key question when you are pitching for business is ‘how do you show your audience how you compare to your competitors?’. This often creates a dilemma for pitching teams. [July 6, 2009]

Turn your business into one that doesn't need you
Some businesses collapse because the owner has burned out or lost the passion and drive needed to carry on. Fortunately there is a way out other than closing or selling the business. And that’s to change your business so it no longer needs you, the business owner. [March 23, 2009]

How to navigate your way through the recession
Navigating your way through a recession means being obsessed with the bottom line. And if you anticipate problems, it means talking to your lenders at an early stage. [January 16, 2009]

Simple rules to follow when creating a business plan
For the uninitiated, creating a business plan can be a daunting task. But this document really is not that scary. Just follow a few simple rules and you can create a professional business plan that will have investors knocking down your door. [December 11, 2008]

How to stay ahead during times of economic instability
In the past few weeks we have witnessed a period of unprecedented economic turbulence and instability. This article outlines some courses of action that may help to reduce the sense of helplessness many businesses are currently experiencing. [October 21, 2008]

How to prepare your business to cope without you
As the founder of your business and the person who is the driving force, you are probably the key factor behind its success. It is worth spending some time putting in place a plan for your business to cope in your unplanned absence. [May 15, 2008]

An Inconvenient Truth – lessons in pitching for entrepreneurs
A number of lessons in Al Gore's climate change documentary for those of us interested in the field of business planning and specifically, the pitching of business plans. [April 14, 2008]

Guide to business continuity for one man bands
How would you earn money if something happened to you or your business? Here is our guide to getting a simple business continuity plan together for one man bands and micro sized businesses. [March 10, 2008]

Guide to successful business planning
There is a lot to be gained from business planning but many businesses will search for a million reasons to avoid it. However large or small your business is, planning for the future is critical to its success. [March 3, 2008]

Guide to writing a winning business proposal
A well-written and attractively presented business proposal is a crucial sales tool, which can make the difference between a winning proposal and losing venture. [January 7, 2008]

Securing Business Funding - The Dragons' Perspective
Some of the key mistakes being made by contestants on BBC's Dragons' Den and general tips for future entrepreneurs pitching to investors. [December 20, 2007]

Business Planning - Plan your exit strategy before you start
It’s sensible to put your exit strategy in your business plan and review it annually. That way you can ensure the business is on track to achieve what you really need from it. [November 29, 2007]

Why you need a cash flow forecast and how to do one
A cash flow forecast is a simple tool that will allow you to spot an obvious gap in your finances before it happens, allowing you to take steps to minimise the effects, such as take out a short-term loan. [October 9, 2007]

The warning signs your business plan is unrealistic
When you ask people who have been in business for a few years to look back at their original plan and compare it to what they’re doing now, most will laugh. Here are 5 warning signs your business plan is unrealistic [September 12, 2007]

Business Plan Resources - Online Tools
There are numerous tools and sources of information online that allow you to research and plan virtually any business idea. A list of our favourite business plan resources [September 10, 2007]

Business Plans – Plan to survive a business catastrophe
Here are seven simple steps to a writing a simple but powerful disaster recovery plan [September 6, 2007]

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