Finding and securing business premises
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Finding and securing business premises
The decisions you make about premises could make or break your business. The first big question, of course, is do you actually need them, at least to begin with, when you’re trying to get established and should seek to keep your costs to a minimum? If you need premises, key considerations include location, size, layout, type and appearance. Read our advice about finding and securing premises.
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“There are no legal restrictions on payment terms, but it’s best to have these specifically agreed before goods or services are supplied. As soon as an invoice becomes overdue, you should chase payment”
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“Our main marketing initiative was a launch weekend for locals. We put flyers around two local villages and spoke to more than 500 potential customers in the area, telling them more about their new local restaurant. We’ve been full every Friday and Saturday night since”
Sage World 2010
Sage World is a free two-day event in September for anyone starting or growing a business. The Telford-based event will feature seminars, practical advice and speakers that include the founder of King of Shaves.
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Enterprise Nation website founder Emma Jones talks to business and enterprise minister Mark Prisk to find out what policy plans the new government has for small firms. Watch the full interview here.
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