Business Planning
Start-up businesses can fail for a large number of reasons. It goes without saying that the fewer mistakes made the less likely failure will occur. People provide many tips on how to start businesses successfully but perhaps it would be easier to actually continue reading
Pitching Your Business Idea
Entrepreneurs looking for an investment in their new business venture must have the ability to deliver an effective pitch, and in a sense they must be good salespeople. Having a good idea with a solid plan in place may not be enough. continue reading
What is a Business Feasibility Study, and can you afford to skip it?
Most successful entrepreneurs will tell you that conducting a feasibility study is vital in that very first stage of developing a business. But if we’re honest, how many of us actually understand what a feasibility test really is? continue reading
Exporting: What Country is for me? Part II of II
This is the second instalment of our advice on country selection. As we said last time when it comes to exporting it is always crucial to have done some homework before committing. continue reading
Generating Ideas for New Businesses
We can wait for that moment of epiphany when the most amazing business idea will suddenly enter our heads, out of the blue. But let’s face it – business ideas don’t grow on trees and sometimes you simply have to go looking for them.
Finding a Business Angel Investor in Ireland
Struggling to find that all-important funding? Irelands growing network of angel investors may be the way to secure the future of your start-up. continue reading
Exporting: What Country is for me? Part I of II
When it comes to exporting it is always crucial to have done some homework before committing. Although exporting may not be specific to every start up it is good to have some knowledge on the area. continue reading
Starting a business without a business plan is a big mistake
Experienced entrepreneurs, successful start ups, industry experts, and investors will all tell you that a detailed business plan is essential before starting a business. continue reading
Start-up Stress-HR Recruitment-Is it time to hire somebody?
Many start-ups are moments away from success but we all know that for most of us the first years of any successful business are the toughest. They test you mentally and physically and often become too much for some people. continue reading
Full-Time Employee To Full-Time Entrepreneur
Making the transition from full-time employee to full-time entrepreneur is no mean feat. Keeping on top of a full-time job, while starting up a new business, is exhausting work. For those of you who find yourself in this situation, continue reading
