How to Trial Your Business Idea with Focus Groups

It is wise to write a business plan, when starting a new company, to plot out your growth trajectory. You will need to gather market research, so you have the data to hand to shape key areas of your plan, such as your target audience. One effective way to research your market is to hold focus groups, to reap the benefits of face-to-face interaction. Here’s how to trial your business idea with focus groups.

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How to Protect Your Business from Ransomware Attacks

It is important to interact with your customers online, to secure new and repeat business in the digital age. You can set up digital assets, such as a company website and social media profiles to achieve this aim, but this leaves your business open to cyber-crime such as ransomware strikes, which can damage your bottom line. Turner Little explains how to protect your business from ransomware attacks.

What You Need to Know About Business Rate Changes

The new financial year will begin in April, ushering in several regulatory changes that you need to know about as a business owner, so you can manage your firm’s finances effectively. Business rates, for example, are set to rise, so here Turner Little explains what you need to know about this change.

What Allowable Expenses Can You Claim as a Self-Employed Worker?

Self-employment is an increasingly popular working option. It allows UK entrepreneurs to take control of their own careers and benefit from favourable tax laws, to build thriving enterprises. If you are considering going self-employed, it’s wise to learn about allowable expenses, so you can increase your profit margins. 

Here is Turner Little’s guide to allowable expenses for self-employed workers.

National Living Wage Leads to Higher UK Unemployment

The introduction of the National Living Wage (NLW) in the UK has led to higher employment costs for companies nationwide. New research indicates that the policy has caused unemployment in the UK to rise, inspiring business leaders to call on the British government to put an end to the NLW.

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Turner Little’s Guide to Business Plans

There are various reasons to start a business, from increasing your earning power, to taking control of your career. If you want to achieve these goals, however, you need to ensure your company charts a successful course, which will require you to compose a sound business plan. We want to help you get your firm started on the right foot, so here is Turner Little’s comprehensive guide to business plans.

Read the full Business Plan Guide.