Business start-up research sessions Let us start by quoting something in today’s Santander Startup newsletter. While almost 33% of 18 to 24-year olds in the UK have started or are considering starting a business, 50% say they have been hampered in their attempts to actually get their business idea off the ground – according to … Continue reading
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#Business owners; do you keep up with Continuous Personal Development?
It is often said that the first thing that goes when time gets tough is training. Yes, I know what you are thinking, but trust me it really is! The bottom line is the tougher it is, the more you cut perceived non essential tasks, duties, divisions, people even. The reality is that time must … Continue reading
Caring for the community
A local care company is helping unemployed people back into work by providing training in adult social care. Baxter Life Care offers care services in the Blackpool and Manchester areas, and has developed a series of care academy courses that will help those who have no industry experience or wish to update their knowledge … Continue reading
Natasha makes a Wheely Good Pie & Mash
Another Get Started Entrepreneur has joined business world by setting up her own catering company. Natasha Williamson has started ‘Pie n Mash’ and is available to be hired for parties and events, where Natasha’s shortcrust delicacies are accompanied by mashed potato and a variety of specially infused peas, such as minted garden peas or mushy peas … Continue reading
Get Started happy to assist growing businesses in Blackpool
Where do you go for help developing your Business in Blackpool? Get Started of course! It is never easy starting a new business and whilst many find this daunting, many more find that period when the Euphoria has gone even more of a challenge. No-one likes a blank piece of paper, or a blank order book. … Continue reading
New Year New Blackpool Enterprise Centre
Sometimes you have to change. The Enterprise Centre in Blackpool is in it’s 9th year, and has recently been refurbished. 2016 will see it become a true Enterprise Centre, with an offering to suit all types and sizes of busineses. It has a variety of rooms for rent as well as a number of meeting … Continue reading
Get Started in Business in Blackpool: Why it is so important to ask for the order
First of all I would like to wish all my readers a very Happy Christmas and a Happy and peaceful New Year. I am mindful how Social Media is the preferred method of gaining business for most businesses, however, I wonder just how much business is purely attributable to this medium? I know many businesses … Continue reading
xpwebservices & Word-Forge proving 2 is better than 1
xpwebservices “You’ve invested a good deal of time and a great deal of money in making your website stand out from the crowd, only to find that your Google ranking is 16,000,000 and the crowd is looking somewhere else” Word Forge “You see, it’s not about telling the world what you do; it’s about showing … Continue reading
Global Entrepreneurship Week in Blackpool
Hi Everyone. Listen, we are all busy, and life is tough, but and here is the but, we have arranged a fantastic week of events at The Enterprise Centre, Blackpool next week. ALL the events are being run free of charge, and all the seminars are being hosted FREE by some fantastic people. I often … Continue reading
Self Employed changes to Class 2 NI contribution collection
I have just been asked a question about the collection of class 2 national insurance contributions, if you are self employed, by one of my clients. This is great news and simplifies the position. I do hope that this helps you. For any business help and advice in Blackpool, do not hesitate to contact me … Continue reading
