I’m in the process of hiring employees. What should I do about checking references for a new member of staff? Before you make an off…
I’m in the process of hiring employees. What should I do about checking references for a new member of staff? Before you make an off…
I’m taking on my first members of staff, both of whom are considerably younger than me. I have no dealings with Gen Y in my regular life a…
What is the best way to test that a potential supplier will deliver you quality goods on time at a price you’ve agreed? Finding the …
Are good sales people born, or can they be made? Should I hire someone who doesn’t appear to be a natural salesperson in the hope they gro…
This article first appeared in August 2010. I’m looking for potential investors for my new business, but I don’t think I’m prepared…
We are looking to increase our social media presence and have been introduced to someone who calls himself a ‘social media expert’. I’…
I’m looking to buy a franchise and have been presented with a lengthy contract. Are there any particular clauses I should watch out for an…
This article first appeared in September 2010. I’m overwhelmed with work for my new business and I need to take on my first member of s…
I have hired a junior salesperson and want to train her. I don’t have much, if any, free time to do it myself so I’m considering externa…
A potential investor has said that they will perform due diligence on my start-up before putting up the money. What kinds of things are they…
We have looked at premises in an area that has been described as ‘up and coming’ for businesses. I can’t see any immediate evidence of…
I’m keen to float my company in the next year or so. What steps can I do to prepare myself and the business for an IPO? To …
