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From Side Hustle to Full-time Business: 7 Things Worth Considering

44% of Brits have a side hustle. That’s a lot of people who are keen to make some extra money doing something they love. Starting a side hustle has numerous benefits and perhaps it’s the cost of...
Harvey Holloway
Harvey Holloway
Posted on: 28.02.24
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6 Steps to Establishing Yourself as a Small Business

Starting a small business is a dream for many people, but few turn that dream into a reality. If you are desperate to be your own boss, have control over your schedule, and do something you love,...
Harvey Holloway
Harvey Holloway
Posted on: 14.02.24
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Fiscal consolidation by the backdoor: analysing the Autumn Statement 2022

The substance of last week’s Autumn Budget contrasted markedly with September’s ill-fated mini fiscal statement delivered by Chancellor Hunt’s predecessor – much of the pain heavily trailed in...
Claire Ralph
Claire Ralph
Business West
Posted on: 22.11.22
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FREE business support on offer for Somerset start-ups

Free business support, with a focus on going green from the start, for entrepreneurs in Somerset. Anyone looking to set up their own business, who have a start-up less than 12 months old, or are...
Fay Daniels
Fay Daniels
Business West
Posted on: 15.03.22
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Why is a marketing plan important for a start-up business?

Setting up and launching a new business can be an exciting and busy time, so it’s tempting to jump right in to the middle of things, without properly planning your actions. Whilst this may work in...
Fay Daniels
Fay Daniels
Business West
Posted on: 13.03.22
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The hidden challenges with all startups

Eleanor Hecks, editor-in-chief at Designerly Magazine talks about the challenges startups face and how to overcome them.
Eleanor Hecks
Eleanor Hecks
Designerly
Posted on: 16.06.21
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How to Protect Your Start-Up From Cyber Crime

Large organisations can prevent cyber attacks on their own networks by carrying out expensive operations to test their cyber security. But this kind of testing is not realistic or even necessary for...
Fay Daniels
Fay Daniels
Business West
Posted on: 12.05.21
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Free business advice on offer for green start-ups

Somerset’s local authorities are providing free business advice to people wanting to set up their own green business. The workshops, run by Business West advisers, are fully funded by Somerset County...
Fay Daniels
Fay Daniels
Business West
Posted on: 22.04.21
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3 questions start-up businesses need to answer before securing their first customer

Making your first sale in your start-up business is an exciting time, but there’s several steps you need to take first to ensure this happens.
Fay Daniels
Fay Daniels
Business West
Posted on: 19.04.21
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