Monthly Archives: May 2009

How To Form and Finance Innovation

Posted on May 29, 2009 by admin

Entrepreneurs are motivated to begin the company formation process, by their passion for an innovative business concept. While investors – who tend to be more conservative – are persuaded to part with their money by the promise of return on … Continue reading →

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Are You Pitch Perfect?

Posted on May 28, 2009 by admin

We have all watched the drama of Dragon’s Den unfold, but in reality pitching is quite different; it is doubtful you will receive a telling off and the infamous phrase ‘I’m out’ is unlikely to be uttered. In reality, the … Continue reading →

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Raising Company Formation Finance

Posted on May 27, 2009 by admin

Money makes the world go round, as they say. However, searching for investment to fund a recent company formation or grow an existing business in the current economic climate could be perceived as futile. Yet if your business needs additional … Continue reading →

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Company Formation Finance

Posted on May 26, 2009 by admin

In the current economic climate, the idea of trying to gain funding to finance a company formation may seem hopeless. However, venture capitalist, Aaron Campbell, says that with an innovative business idea and robust planning there is investment to be … Continue reading →

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Company Formation Staff Training and Development

Posted on May 22, 2009 by admin

In an economic downturn, many small businesses are looking at ways to reduce costs. As a consequence, investment in staff training and development has reduced. Allocating resource into staff training – the results of which are largely intangible – can … Continue reading →

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Appraisals

Posted on May 21, 2009 by admin

Once you have invested the time and resource demanded by the recruitment process, you need to make sure you keep them! A recent survey, investigating the performance of UK workers found that most employees would remain in their roles longer, … Continue reading →

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Interviewing: How To Ask The Right Questions

Posted on May 20, 2009 by admin

Once you have made the decision to expand your workforce, chosen how you are going to manage the process and selected which applicants you would like to see, it is time to begin the most important part of recruitment; interviews. … Continue reading →

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Starting The Process

Posted on May 19, 2009 by admin

After starting the company formation process, choosing who is going to work for you is the most important decision you will make. Good staff can transform struggling organisations into efficient and effective operations. However, finding the right team can be … Continue reading →

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Building The Right Team

Posted on May 15, 2009 by admin

Forming your own company often requires a broad skill set. From the start of the company formation process, you are responsible for everything, from day to day operations to accounting. While this has many benefits, issues arise when you come … Continue reading →

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Becoming An Employer

Posted on May 14, 2009 by admin

From the moment you begin the company formation process, to the point where you begin to expand your business, the most important resource you invest in is staff. Recruiting and hiring the right people for your business can make the … Continue reading →

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