Category Archives: Start Me Up Series
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SIMPLE BOOK KEEPING
Do you dread doing your accounts? If so, read on for our simple guide in book keeping. The first couple of years in business are not all about making a profit – it is about controlling your finances. Bookkeeping is essential to any business because it makes it so much easier to budget. If youContinue reading "SIMPLE BOOK KEEPING"
Jennifer McWilliams
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WRITING YOUR WINNING BUSINESS PLAN
A business plan is an overall description of the business and its plans over a certain period of time. It sets out your strategy and vision for your new business. It will help you to set goals and objectives, identify business priorities and enable you to review your targets. Most people only write a businessContinue reading "WRITING YOUR WINNING BUSINESS PLAN"
Jennifer McWilliams
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You are never too YOUNG to be an ENTREPRENEUR
There is a saying you are never too old. Likewise you are never too young to start your own business. And Antrim Enterprise can support and assist you along your entrepreneurial journey regardless of age. It’s all about whether you have the entrepreneurial characteristic, some of which are: Curiosity. Passion. Adaptability. Decisiveness. Team Builder. Flexibility.Continue reading "You are never too YOUNG to be an ENTREPRENEUR"
Jennifer McWilliams
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FINANCING YOUR BUSINESS
Money may be either an incentive to go into self-employment (you want more money) or a concern (you don’t think you will have enough). Therefore it is important to know the possible avenues that you can explore when sourcing your business finance when starting up. HOW MUCH MONEY DO I NEED? You may needContinue reading "FINANCING YOUR BUSINESS"
Jennifer McWilliams
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KEEPING IT LEGAL
At first glance, the legal requirements for a business may look quite off-putting, especially if they are presented together. However, a step by step approach can make the process a relatively painless approach. Here are just some of the issues you need to look at. Legal Structure There are four basic types of legalContinue reading "KEEPING IT LEGAL"
Jennifer McWilliams
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RESEARCHING YOUR MARKET
Researching your business could make the difference between make or break. It enables you to test your product or services and establish if it is a viable idea and if it will sell. Those that do not assess their long-term market potential and overall competitive stance may risk early closure or failure (Barclays Bank) MarketContinue reading "RESEARCHING YOUR MARKET"
Jennifer McWilliams
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FINDING YOUR BUSINESS IDEA
Great business ideas do not rely upon ‘entrepreneurial’ intuition to be discovered. The reality is that business ideas can come from a variety of sources. Did you know that the bicycle tyre was invented by a vet, the Frisbee was the brain wave of a baker and the cornflake was invented by a farmer? AndContinue reading "FINDING YOUR BUSINESS IDEA"
Jennifer McWilliams
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IS SELF EMPLOYMENT FOR YOU?
Did you know that every 25 minutes, someone, somewhere, starts a new business. People become entrepreneurs for various reasons. It could be a change in their personal situation such as divorce or unemployment or it could be the availability of resources for example a new idea or money. After graduating from University, local entrepreneur, EthanContinue reading "IS SELF EMPLOYMENT FOR YOU?"
Jennifer McWilliams
