Importing as a small business: FAQs
Business owners discuss the logistics, challenges and benefits of importing from a range of different countries...…
Sales & exporting
How to generate leads fast: A guide to sales lead generation
If you’re looking to expand your start-up, you’ll need to grow your customer base. But how do you find potential customers or clients? Read on to find out…
How to deal with seasonal spikes in customer demand for Valentine’s Day
We speak to a florist, a chocolatier, a jewellery business, and a dating agency to find out how they cope with being seasonal businesses…
Small Business Saturday: 10 tips to boost sales this weekend
Back for the fifth year and bigger than ever, Startups explores how retailers can get involved and drive business in this year's Small Business Saturday...…
Christmas marketing: Ideas for a Christmas campaign
Need some promotion ideas? Seasonal marketing is a great way to drive extra revenue. Here's how...…
This is what you need to do you if you want big brands to work with your start-up
Within eight months of pivoting, Fanbytes has secured names such as Universal and YouGov as clients. How? By changing the power dynamic…
How to give an unforgettable presentation
Whether you're pitching to investors or clients, a killer presentation will make all the difference. Follow these steps from Expert Market to present like a pro…
Where do small business owners find sales leads?
Lead flow is critical to the success of start-ups and small businesses but finding leads isn't always easy. This guide covers 10 ways to generate leads...…
How our start-up built trust and reputation with early customers
It's tricky to build credibility for a business nobody has heard of (yet). The Clerkenwell Brothers explain how they earnt the trust of prospective clients...…
How to map your business sales process
Have you got a written sales process and sales strategy? If you answered 'no' then you need to read this guide from an expert sales coach to get started...…
How to pitch to a Dragon: Deborah Meaden shares 5 quick-fire investment tips
Speaking on-stage at the Sage Summit, the Dragons’ Den star reveals her best bits of advice for start-ups entering the Den…
Ella’s Kitchen founder Paul Lindley: Why start-ups need to aim high
In an extract from his new book Little Wins, the popular food entrepreneur outlines a need for businesses to embrace toddler-like ambitions....…
Black Friday/Cyber Monday: How retailers can prepare for the big weekend
The big sales bonanza begins on November 25. Intuit's Dominic Allon offers some tips on how your can prepare your business for the spending weekend...…
Why it could be time to consider manufacturing in the UK
While not the cheapest option, there’s a host of advantages for manufacturing locally, as one Startups Awards winner shares. But is it right for everyone?…
How to build a stellar sales team that will grow your business exponentially
Having scaled its B2B sales team from 4 to 24 in under 18 months, DueDil's VP of sales Darren Lewis advises on hiring processes and staff management…
How to nail a funding pitch first time
An experienced pitch coach, international speaker and host, David McQueen shares tips on how start-ups can deliver their story and win over investors…
How we secured partnerships with big brands as an unknown entity
The founders of Baby Bundle explain how they launched into the competitive parenting market by getting names such as Mumsnet on board…
How to deal with seasonal spikes in customer demand for Christmas
Christmas is fast approaching but how can you attract and manage customer demand over the festive period? Four seasonal businesses share their advice…
How to create a dream team for your start-up business
Team-building on a budget? Follow these simple tips to recruit the right people and keep them together...…
How to attract new customers (and keep them!)
Marketing expert Angela Munroe shares eight tactics to win your customer’s approval…