Being your own boss is something that appeals to many. Typically, running your own business is an extremely rewarding experience; however, the role of a business owner can also be lonely, especially for smaller businesses with one sole owner / Director. Finding a...
In the final update of The Diary of a Start Up Entrepreneur, Marnie brings us up to speed with the official opening of her business Wonder – a World of Imagination. Barriers & Challenges As the days crept towards opening on 4th November we had various setbacks...
Carrying out test trading prior to your Start Up Loan application will help inform your plans and forms a critical piece of market research. In this short article, our Start Up Loans manager, Charlie Martin, explores what test trading is, and what you can hope to...
In the October update of The Diary of a Start Up Entrepreneur, we continue taking you behind the scenes and bringing you up to speed on Marnie’s progress. Actions Taken “The website is now live! We also released the booking system and our Early Bird ticket sales which...
If you need funding for your start-up or early-stage business, a government-backed Start Up Loan might be one of your options. As part of your Start Up Loan application, you’ll need to produce a Personal Survival Budget (PSB). So, what is a Personal Survival...
As we continue to take you behind the scenes and shed light on the real-life hurdles that entrepreneurs encounter, in this first instalment of The Diary of a Start-Up Entrepreneur, Marnie will bring you up to speed on her start-up journey so far. Actions Taken “It’s...