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Entrepreneurs face numerous challenges, but there are common themes to successful start-ups. Here are five crucial steps to making sure your start-up thrives, rather than fails. BY MARC PESKETT.
Striking it rich
In 2002, Michael Schreiber opened the first Strike Bowling Bar. Since then, Strike has grown into a $30 million revenue business employing more than 300 staff. This is how Schreiber bowled his competition over. BY MICHELLE HAMMOND.
Five ways mumpreneurs can juggle business with family life
Seven in 10 women consider launching a business after giving birth, but balancing work and family is a struggle. Here are five ways successful mumpreneurs make it happen. BY OLIVER MILMAN.
The dangers of committing to a big partnership
John Kelly, founder of Atomo Diagnostics, thought he had a financial backer for his biotech innovation, until his partners were taken over. Here's how he saved his business. BY MICHELLE HAMMOND.
Top 10 home-based business myths
If you’re weighing up whether to launch your business from the spare bedroom or kitchen, here are 10 common misconceptions you need to be aware of. BY OLIVER MILMAN.
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How can I best market to my customers via mobile phones?
To understand how to best use mobile marketing, we must first understand how consumers react to being targeted on the most personal of devices.Brad Callaughan
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The set-up stage will require you to spend a lot of time to making sure you have everything in order. After that, get a good accountant.Tom O'Toole
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