As we come to the end of 2014, now’s a good time to reflect on what has happened during the year and, of course, look forward to what may lie ahead...

Most accelerator programmes last for several months, in which time the guidance and resources provided can set a startup on the road to success – although there are no guarantees. As well...

At least 400,000 new companies are expected to be registered this year. Agents can register companies on line, and a new web incorporation service will be online soon. But at the...

It’s called lean business strategy and there’s actually nothing new about it – Henry Ford pioneered the idea nearly a century ago when he told his factories to hold only enough...

Fixed costs are expenses which don’t vary with sales volume, such as rent or administrative salaries. These costs have to be paid regardless of sales. Variable costs are usually linked to sales...

* Are you sure no one has thought of it before? * Is there nothing remotely like it on the market? * Who will be able to afford it? * Will anyone really want...

It could be a bank, a venture-capitalist or even a business angel. But they’ll all need to be sure that you know what you’re doing. And that means producing a really...

So how should you go about hiring an accountant who’s right for your business? Here are five questions to ask before you hand over your books:  1. **Are they qualified?** Just...