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Thu, 19/09/2019 - 14:30
The next step in getting your business off the ground is designing a logo for your new venture.
To do this successfully, we've suggested the following tips to follow so you end up with a design that...
Tue, 17/09/2019 - 22:08
With the best idea in the world, the most eye catching brand name, memorable logo and professional looking website, your business will fall flat if you fail to properly plan your finances.
Getting...
Tue, 17/09/2019 - 21:39
Developing a successful marketing strategy is essential for any business.
In the absence of a marketing strategy, your business will be unable to reach out to its customers with its goods or...
Tue, 17/09/2019 - 17:48
Launching a business is an exciting time in your career and it’s easy to get ahead of yourself and overlook some important things in the rush to open the doors to customers.
You may have an amazing...
Tue, 17/09/2019 - 17:43
Although choosing a business name may seem like one of the easier steps to setting up your business, it’s actually quite difficult.
Think about it – the first thing a potential customer will hear or...
Tue, 17/09/2019 - 17:24
First of all, you will need to decide what sort of business you wish to establish.
There are many types of business - these include franchising, freelancing, online, social enterprising; all of...
Tue, 17/09/2019 - 15:35
A business card is a small yet important facet of your business. It tells people who you are, and the way in which you do this will impact on how others see you as both a person and a company.
Some...
Tue, 17/09/2019 - 15:07
A majority of people do not have the luxury of being able to just give up their day job and work full-time on their business.
With either a mortgage or rent to pay, and the rising cost of bills,...
Tue, 17/09/2019 - 12:29
A website is a vital marketing tool for your business – many people use the internet now to find the products or services they are looking for.
Therefore it’s an extremely valuable contact point for...
Tue, 17/09/2019 - 12:07
If you dream of breaking the 9 to 5 mould and setting up on your own as a freelancer, you are not alone.
It is already a reality for millions of people, and this could include you, too!
Many...
Tue, 17/09/2019 - 10:41
Looking at building a website for your startup? As mentioned in our other guides on Designing an Outstanding Logo and Perfecting a Professional Business Card, we recommend you hire a design company...
Mon, 16/09/2019 - 15:47
Preparing for a job interview is essential to help settle your nerves and make sure you give your best performance on the day.
Make that job interview a successful one with our top tips.
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Mon, 16/09/2019 - 12:58
Our job interview tips will help you keep those nerves in check so you give the best performance on the day.
1. Prepare yourself
Preparation for your job interview is vital - if you do your...
Thu, 12/09/2019 - 19:21
Writing your postgraduate CV? It is always best to target your CV for each role you are applying for, if possible.
Ideally your CV should be written specifically for the reader.
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Thu, 12/09/2019 - 16:41
Types of job interviews include one-to-one interviews, behavioural interviews, group interviews, panel interviews, phone interviews, second interviews, and lunch interviews.
While a great CV and...
Thu, 12/09/2019 - 15:55
Writing a successful graduate CV can be a difficult task. Our tips and advice will help you prepare a CV that gives you the beest chance of securing a job interview.
What is a CV?
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Thu, 12/09/2019 - 15:31
Applying for graduate jobs but not sure how to prepare your cover letter?
With a heap of job applications on their desk, an employer will spend less than half a minute looking at each one.
This...
Thu, 12/09/2019 - 13:41
Our tips and advice will help you on your way to writing a successful graduate CV by answering some of the most common queries.
1. How long should my CV be?
The length of your...
Tue, 10/09/2019 - 19:21
If you are a student with disabilities there is no additional statutory funding available to help cover your course fees.
The extra support you can apply for is usually to pay for disability-...
Tue, 10/09/2019 - 18:49
If you have exhausted other avenues of funding and do not wish to take out another loan to fund your studies, there are quite a few charities, foundations and trusts that award partial funding for...