Information and practical advice on business growth to help you successfully grow your business.
At the beginning of 2019, it was calculated that there were a staggering 5.9 million SMEs in the UK, and out of these, 59% were sole traders. With a continued rise in home-based businesses, and many people deciding to start up their own businesses due to the pandemic, the office administration sector is only going […]
Starting a new business is always daunting even when you have the cash to spare. Starting your new business on a budget is even more of a challenge. Every penny has to work hard for you. That is why in this article we are going to look at ways to make your start-up capital go […]
According to some American statistics, roughly 20% of small businesses fail within the first year of operation. This can be caused by a number of factors: financial constraints, burnout or issues with the workforce. By the time year 5 has been reached, only 50% of small businesses will continue, and this figure drops to a […]
The digital revolution has brought about many changes to the workplace. The recent pandemic that we are living through has only helped to accelerate these changes. There has been an increased need for flexibility when it comes to office space. This is particularly true for businesses that now run their teams remotely. For many, it […]
What are the benefits of a Virtual Office for eCommerce Businesses? You may be thinking, surely an eCommerce business is not the right fit for a virtual office like the ones we have here at Venture Offices. That could not be further from the truth. With online shopping and eCommerce changing shopping habits at an […]
Starting up your own business as a sole trader can be a very challenging time, and expenses can soon start adding up. If you are a one-man band you probably won’t need a physical office to begin with. However, staying on top of those all-important admin tasks can be very time consuming, particularly in the […]
You’ve just started your own business. Great! But, now you need to market it – and you don’t know-how. It would be brilliant if there was a guaranteed way to spend X amount of money on marketing and get Y leads in return. Alas, there isn’t. However, we have got 5 of the most cost-effective […]
Selling on eBay is a great way to produce a first or second income and many are doing it, but how do you maximise your sales and stand out from the crowd? There are many things you need to consider with any e-commerce business; your product, your price, and your sales message. Having done […]
Tradesmen are notoriously busy people who are often running from job to job with no break in-between. How would you feel if we said that we might be able to free up some time in your day, at very little cost to you? We aren’t joking either, we genuinely have the solution. When you are […]
2020 has been a funny old year, that’s for sure. The pandemic has lead to global lockdowns, and businesses of all sizes have been affected. Whilst some have managed to pivot and adapt their product offering to an ever-changing market, others have been left behind and are struggling or have indeed failed. One thing that […]