The drive to grow, the ability to identify opportunities, the ambition to be the winner, the courage to take risks, the talent to attract supporters – these and many more comprise the definition of entrepreneurship. Are we born with these qualities or can we gain them? Even scientists have their take on the question. Some…
Perhaps working a nine-to-five job isn’t your calling and that’s perfectly okay. You may enjoy driving your car and you may have the call to be a taxi driver. This job can be rewarding on so many levels. You can work for yourself, work with a team and there are different ways in which the…
Startups by their very nature are businesses that seek to disrupt the status quo by offering innovative products or services as opposed to businesses that operate under the premise of entrepreneurship and serving their local market. If you’ve had a lightbulb moment and you’ve thought of an idea that may disrupt the marketplace, then you’ll…
Many successful people will tell you about how they use checklists in their daily lives to get their tasks done and to gain a sense of accomplishment. But being inspired by World Checklist Day, wouldn’t it be nice if you had a business checklist for how to start your own business? A truly rewarding experience…
Whether they want to offer a new standard in their industry or simply accomplish their business vision, the founders of startups dream of giving society something innovative that has not yet been created. On the other hand, startup businesses have another attractive feature – dazzling ratings, which could lead to a successful public offering with…
Whether you sell to an international clientele online or in a touristy area to which many tourists flock, as a merchant, it’s important to be aware of some fees that will (and we emphasise will and not may) arise because of transactions accepted with foreign cards. In particular, we’re referring to cross-border fees. But what…
As humans, it’s inevitable that we are also dreamers. We dream of winning, we dream of success, we dream of freedom. In the business landscape, dreams have been the founding ideas for great and successful ventures. From Richard Branson to Jeff Bezos and many others, it all started out with a small seed of an…
Summary Start out by doing your market research Creating your business plan Obtaining the necessary licenses Financing and payments Lease or purchase a food truck? Marketing and web presence How much does it cost to start a food truck business in the UK? What is the best food truck business to start? Benefits and challenges…
Maintaining a clean and germ-free body and surrounding environment is the best way to ensure a healthy lifestyle and to protect yourself and your loved ones from potential risks of bacteria, viruses, or other threatening infections. Thanks to the evolution of technology, we spend a great number of hours on our mobile phones. In a…
Sources indicate that in the UK, the food and drink industry is the region’s largest manufacturing sector. It contributes £104.4 billion to the economy annually and employs 450,000 people. In short, it makes for a great sector to invest in, whether you’re a novice chef or a budding entrepreneur. TABLE OF CONTENTS What is a…
Foodies all around the world love trying out new and tasty treats by up-and-coming chefs or even established ones. But sometimes it’s not that easy to get to your favourite chef’s restaurant due to full bookings or far away locations. This is why pop-up restaurants have literally ‘popped up’ – to take away some of…
In this day and age, there are a multitude of ways to perform financial transactions. One of the lesser known methods is MOTO payments, which stands for Mail Order Telephone Order. MOTO transactions are usually performed manually where the merchant enters a customer’s card details (PAN and expiry date) into a Virtual Terminal. It is…
Although it started as a purely American invention, by now most of us probably know about Black Friday. The last Friday of November, when most businesses usually declare massive sales for one or several days. According to a popular legend the event gained its name because that’s when businesses go from being in the “red” (losing money) to being in the “black” (profiting).
