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An effective export business plan lays the foundations for overseas success. Each piece of the plan should come together to create a blueprint that will see your business prosper in the years ahead. Goals The foundation of your export business...

1. Generate sales as quickly as possible Your first priority when you launch your business is to gain some traction in the market as quickly as possible. Some tips: Ensure you have a compelling point of difference Build and promote...

Being on good terms with suppliers could translate into special deals or preferential treatment. Your suppliers may also give you greater leeway in the face of a cash shortage or when you need extra time to pay. Build the relationship...

Use the Product pricing calculator to work out materials, overheads and labor to work out the price you should charge for your products. Download the Product pricing calculator

What’s ‘the cloud’? Think of it like this: instead of storing and accessing your data from your own computer’s hard drive, you’re accessing other computer hard drives over the Internet. So all the information you’ve stored with other companies (from...

If you’re in retail, there’s money to be made online and it’s important your new business finds its place in the online market. Survey your regular customers Many retail businesses are now offering online shopping features. Their keys to success...

If you’re ready to grow your business, our free guide will help. It offers ten strategies you can use to take your business to the next level. Download the How to Grow Your Business eBook to learn 10 strategies you...