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Business start-ups are back on track Jun 20 2007

MERSEYSIDE is back on track to tackle its long- standing deficit in the number of businesses in the region, it was claimed last night.Read

Regiment of women on the march Jun 20 2007

THROUGH history, men have always been more likely to start a business than women. While the historical reasons for this are obvious, change is proving slowRead

Making a dream a reality Jun 20 2007

Cash is king and key to a firm’s prosperity. Bill Gleeson reportsRead

Are entrepreneurs born or bred? Jun 20 2007

Bill Gleeson reports on why some people can make a success of going it aloneRead

Making business as risk-free as possible Jun 20 2007

Enthusiasm is not enough, reports Tony McDonoughRead

Case study: Jewellery inspired by New Zealand nature Jun 20 2007

ALICE HUGHES decided to set up jewellery-maker Alice in Wonderland in 2004, after being inspired by the nature of New Zealand.Read

Case study: A personal trainer who lives her dream Jun 20 2007

UP UNTIL August last year, personal trainer Sue Short had built up a good client base among Liverpool’s professionals, but at that time was paying commission to a gym operator for referrals.Read

Case study: Pair’s icy grasp of creative business Jun 20 2007

FORMER university friends and design graduates, Mat Foster and Mat Chaloner decided to start their own venture after becoming frustrated at not having enough control over their creative efforts.Read

Case study: Making an impact on glass industry Jun 20 2007

WHEN John McDonough and Tony Harford set up Impact Safety Glass in April, 2004, they were, in their own words, putting their necks on the line.Read

Score: 20 Ways to Win Jun 20 2007

The sequel to the acclaimed book, The Culture of CapitalRead

Rules to help bring success Jun 20 2007

1. ENSURE your business start-up has enough cash and financial resources to see out the first year of trading.Read

The dos and don’ts of writing a business plan Jun 20 2007

DON’T assume the banker will know everything about the specific kind of business you’re in. He may, he may not. There are thousands of types of businesses, from airlines to zoos. He can’t possibly have a detailed knowledge and understanding of them all. Remember he’s a generalist.Read