Advice

When is the right time to expand?

8:35PM | Saturday, 28 August 2010 | By James Thomson A start-up business expands from the day it is created, but many entrepreneurs eventually get to a point where they are faced with a choice – aggressively pursue growth or purposefully keep the business at a manageable size.

What goes in my business plan?

8:00AM | Friday, 27 August 2010 | By James Thomson Your business plan will define exactly what your business will do, how it will do it, how much it will cost and when you expect it to become profitable.

Who should help my with my business plan?

8:00AM | Friday, 27 August 2010 | By James Thomson There are a range of people you should consider asking for assistance as you develop your business plan.

How do I know when is the right time to start up a business?

8:07PM | Tuesday, 24 August 2010 | By James Thomson Many budding entrepreneurs begin their small businesses while working full or part-time in other roles.

How do I decide on a brand for my business?

8:59PM | Tuesday, 24 August 2010 | By James Thomson Developing a brand for your business involves two distinct areas: creating the physical attributes of your brand (the logo, company colours, a motto and tagline) and the values that your brand will represent.

How do I choose a business name?

8:56PM | Tuesday, 24 August 2010 | By James Thomson Follow these four steps when choosing a business name.

How do I know if my business idea will work?

8:53PM | Tuesday, 24 August 2010 | By James Thomson You can never be 100% certain if your idea will work, but there are some good tips for testing the market.

Where can I get ideas for a new business?

8:49PM | Tuesday, 24 August 2010 | By James Thomson Great business ideas can come from anywhere – they might come from something you see, an experience you have or a story you are told.