We’ve all considered ourselves to be trendsetters at some point in time, even for the most ridiculous or bland clothes purchases we make. If you buy a pair of Converse at the age of 13 then see someone else wearing them, the only answer to this coincidence is that they were inspired by your purchase.
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Finding the right niche for your small business
by Ben Lobel • • 0 Comments
You may have a good idea for a business, but unless you are focused on the right niche, you might not be able to get traction. One common problem I’ve often witnessed in new businesses is that they are overly general. They want to maximise their possible customer base, but in so doing, they become
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Here’s why more and more of us are becoming ‘solopreneurs’
by Ben Lobel • • 0 Comments
Do you remember when starting your own business was the last option on the planet, the hardest, most impossible feat and considered by some the last-ditch attempt at carving a career? Well not any more. No longer are ‘generation solopreneur, freelancer, self-employed’ perceived as a non-promising career choice lacking reward. In fact totally the opposite; while
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Do you need to be lucky to start a successful business?
by Ben Lobel • • 0 Comments
Everybody has at least one friend who had a fantastic business idea, got everything together that they needed, seemed certain to do well – and yet failed regardless. We also know those inspirational stories of people starting a business with all the odds stacked against them, and yet go on to be successful. It feels
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Growing your business in 2017
by Ben Lobel • • 0 Comments
It was recently announced that in 2016 there was a record 80 companies starting up every hour across the UK. This caused a huge surge in start-ups in 2016 with the number predicted to rise for 2017. More people are taking their business ventures into their own hands, getting their products out into the market
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Launching a start-up: Key lessons learnt along the way
by Ben Lobel • • 0 Comments
As any entrepreneur will know, launching a start-up is a total rollercoaster, but it’s also unparalleled to anything else. For me, it’s been the greatest challenge and steepest learning curve I’ve ever gone through, but I wouldn’t change it for the world. Here are a few of the lessons I have learned along the way.
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Tips for budding entrepreneurs
by Ben Lobel • • 0 Comments
Just about everybody has a good business idea so why don’t they always happen? It is the fear of failure that stops us from following through with ideas. More often than not, peers will dissuade you by pointing out why it won’t work rather than being supportive. They’ll say things like, ‘Don’t waste all the
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Five business ideas that are bound to click
by Ben Lobel • • 0 Comments
Talk to any budding entrepreneur and they’ll tell you how the market is saturated and how difficult it is to leave a mark. While it is true – there is stiff competition and you need to be the best at what you do if you want to find success. But, still, look at new businesses
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How to write a brilliant business case
by Ben Lobel • • 0 Comments
Creating a brilliant business case means converting an exciting idea in your head into a compelling story on paper. It means applying logic and reasoning to an idea and creating a credible plan of action. Above all, it requires you to write with clarity. Clarity is the connection of your idea to a coherent set
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Intellectual property: why timing can be everything
by Owen Gough • • 0 Comments
So, you’ve had a great idea, invented a new product, and want to start a business to commercialise it. You’ve seen BBC’s Dragons Den and remember that the Dragons always ask the entrepreneurs pitching whether they have a patent to protect their invention. You’ve never filed a patent application before, but you suspect it will
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