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Enterprise Nation founder Emma Jones talks you through the basics of starting a business. The video includes whether you need a business plan, how to improve chances of success and your company set-up and admin.

Why now's the time to start a side hustle

If you're reading this post, you've probably already got the itch to start something; it's that mixture of frustration and excitement. A sense of adventure. An idealistic inclination that work just isn't working anymore.

Starting a side hustle provides a great opportunity to test your start-up idea without risking quitting your day job. Here's how to get started.

Step one of your start-up journey: Get inspired

StartUp in 2020 step one: Get inspiration for your start-up idea

Thinking about starting a business? We've shared some amazing articles to provide inspiration for your start-up

Over 30&nbsp;years in the accounting profession and a private employee controlled group of companies provides a unique blend of practice and commercial experience great for advising clients and providing a quality, cost effective accounting franchise.&nbsp;An FCA and CTA with over 30 years in the accounting profession and a private&nbsp;employee controlled&nbsp;group of companies provides a unique blend of practice and commercial&nbsp;&nbsp;experience great for advising clients and providing a quality, cost effective accounting franchise.&nbsp;&nbsp; Understanding and working within commercial business constraints enabling you to benefit from practical, technical advice on tax,&nbsp;year end&nbsp;accounts and business issues.&nbsp; At&nbsp;On&nbsp;The Spot, we use jargon-free explanations to solve the mystery of the difference between your day to day figures, those required for your&nbsp;year end&nbsp;accounts and your tax bill.

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Lunch and Learn: How to franchise your business

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Managing Change Responsibly

Every business goes through periods of change - some level of change is necessary if you are wanting to grow, become more efficient, improve alignment, deliver digital transformation or even plan for exit. 

The question is, can we deliver this change responsibly - can we achieve our business goals whilst managing the impacts of change well?

This group is for anyone who believes that it matters what you deliver but also how you deliver it. 

This is a forum for exploring ways in which we can de

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Reset and return - practical considerations to plan your return to work

If your business has either been shut, or operating entirely remotely, what do you need to consider when planning a return to work?

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&lt;p&gt;Malcolm is a Business Owner with International experience from Australia, Far East, India, Middle East, Europe, United States, Canada and South America.&amp;nbsp;He specialises in Business Development, helping companies Find, Win and Keep Profitable Business.&amp;nbsp;Malcolm is a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers with considerable experience of working with businesses nationally and internationally.&amp;nbsp;Malcolm’s early career was in the construction industry working for the British Government on projects as far afield as the Falkland Islands, Gibraltar and Kathmandu. He joined Arup, the internationally renowned Engineering Consultancy, working in London and Manchester&amp;nbsp;on high value UK projects as a designer and project manager, along with overseas experience in Russia and the Cameroon.&amp;nbsp;He actively promoted Arup in Liverpool through relationships with the City Council and Chamber of Commerce, ultimately setting up an office in 2001 to&amp;nbsp;focus&amp;nbsp;on bidding and Client Relationship Management, to help retain and secure new business.&amp;nbsp;In 2002, Malcolm was seconded to what is now the Department for International Trade (DIT) in London as an Export Promoter, encouraging UK companies to export their goods and services on the back of major sporting events in China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Hungary, Brazil and Qatar.&amp;nbsp;Malcolm became Director of Business Development, External and International Relations at MIDAS, Manchester’s Inward Investment Agency in 2006, encouraging foreign owned companies to set up business in Greater Manchester.&amp;nbsp;In 2009 Malcolm established himself as an independent Business Development Consultant, actively encouraging businesses to Obtain, Maintain and Retain profitable business through&amp;nbsp;the five pillars of Market Intelligence, Proposition Development, Lead Generation, Project Handling and Client Relationship Management.&lt;/p&gt;

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Malcolm Gresty

Malcolm has supported numerous Start-Up companies with their Business Planning, Finance and Marketing.
As a Business Owner he brings experience of Starting, Running and Growing businesses Nationally and Internationally.
International experience includes Australia, Far East, India, Middle East, Europe, United States, Canada and South America.
Developing companies by Finding, Winning and Keeping Profitable Business through Market Research, Proposition Development, Lead Gene