Securing your first client is paramount to securing your future as a self-employed consultant. It might take days to find a project, or it might take weeks; but either way, there are some tried and tested methods to help you land that first job and start building up a successful portfolio.

As a small business owner, Christmas is a great opportunity to reflect on the year that’s ending, and to plan for next year. Read Emma Jones’ tips on how to make the most of it.

When people are waving their wallets during the festive season, what’s the best way to make your online shop even more enticing? Here are some top tips from our friends and expert online sellers, Etsy.

While an unpaid invoice is not good for anyone, for a start up business it can cause real problems. That’s why it’s important to do your research beforehand and know who you’re dealing with.

In a crowd, web-hosting providers can all seem the same. These are the 4 areas you should look for when searching for a web host.

If you want to start a business in an already thriving market, there’s no reason not to – but UK subscription based BlankBox Coffee have some great tips on how to create or discover your own unique business principles.

There are plenty of tricks to help you engage your customer base online – and our friends at OpenSky (a connection based shopping platform) seem to know them all!

To give your new business a fighting chance of surviving in the first year, you’ll need to give it a strong foundation. We asked Get Viable to give us tips on how to bulk up – business style!

As a candidate looking to stand out in an over-saturated market, it’s part of your job to use all resources available to show off how good you are – and that includes video.

A company is only as good as the people behind it, so we've put together a check-list to keep you on track and to help you spot what to look for when building a team.

New business run into a spot of bother? It’s only natural to need a bit of help –but it’s important to ask for the right help, from the right places. We’ve got some tips on how to make the best of a sticky situation – and come out even stronger.

Truly excellent customer service shouldn't be an afterthought – it should span all aspects of your business, from your social media to your one-to-one interactions.