Support for female run start-ups and businesses
Whilst women have made some significant inroads into the start-up and entrepreneurial business scene in recent years, they still face challenges accessing support and funding. We have listed below some of the key programs and resources that specifically support female founders and start-ups. The ...
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How to write a winning grant application
Grant assessors typically evaluate hundreds of grant applicants. Some of their frequent complaints are that applicants don’t clearly describe their business and/or their new project; fail to answer all of the questions; don’t include relevant quotes or supporting documents and submit budgets tha...
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How to build your ecommerce business
Building your ecommerce business: How to use drop shipping The drop shipping market is currently valued at over USD 149.4 billion and is expected to reach USD 557.9 billion by 2025. Over 33% of all online stores use it. So what is it? Drop shipping is a supply chain method in which the retaile...
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How to start a white label business
Have you ever thought about starting your own white label business and selling online? It’s easier than you think – if you put in some work. So …what is a white label? It’s a product or service produced by one company and rebranded and packaged by many other companies as their own. Here’s...
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Getting new ideas to market – how to avoid the pitfalls
New ideas – opportunities – and pitfalls Have you got time on your hands? Use it to turn your innovative idea into a new business or explore new ways to pivot an existing business. In challenging times, there are always opportunities! But what do you do next and how do you avoid the...
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Looking for funding for your business?
Looking for funding for your business ideas. Know where and how to look and who to contact.
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COVID tips to help your business survive and thrive
Do an audit: what could you have done better, smarter or quicker during the lockdown? Make a contingency plan: prepare for other business disruptions Can your employees continue to do some work from home? What ongoing protocols do you need to have in place? Can you reach a larger market by delive...
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Seven ways for your business to survive the COVID-19 crisis
Plan how to manage your team, your business and cash flow during the crisis Audit your current skills, services, products and capabilities and consider how, or if they could be delivered differently. g. via YouTube, webinars, online platforms Explore the current needs and gaps in the marketplace....
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Are you ready?
Christmas preparations for your business Advise your customers of your opening hours over the Christmas period; update the messages on your email, social media and phone. Where appropriate, provide an alternative contact point. Ensure you have sufficient stock, staff and resources for your busy ...
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