If you love working with children, and believe you can turn that interest and enjoyment into a profession, the idea of starting up your own nursery has probably sprung to mind more than a few times.
Working with children every day can be hugely rewarding but there are also many aspects to consider before taking the plunge and starting a business.
Here are some of the key points to think about: Continue reading “Everything you need to know about starting up your own nursery”
Got a great idea for a catering start up but not sure where to ‘start’ exactly?
There are multiple channels and bridges to cross. Here are just a few to consider, as well as some tips to keep in mind:
1. You must be passionate
Your catering start up is not going to get very far off the ground if you don’t feel, with every fibre of your being, passionate about what you are doing. Take some inspiration from brothers Alan and Gary Keery, who had a love for cereal that they’ve turned into a lucrative catering business – the Cereal Killer Cafe. After a year of hard work and plenty of rejection from banks, when it came to funding, the pair are now running their own start up with plans to expand further in the future.
2. Check you have the right regulations and licenses in order
With food comes a multitude of regulations and healthy and safety obstacles to overcome. You must register a new catering business and premises with the environmental health service 28 days before opening; this applies to businesses ranging from mobile caterer jobs run from home to stalls and vans. Here’s a great guide on food hygiene to read through.
3. You’ll also need insurance
It’s important that your business is covered for loss, theft and damage as well as liability. There are tailored insurance packages out there, shop around and ensure you have the right one before you open your doors.
4. You’ll need to work out your demographic
Before you open your doors or advertise you need to know who you are pitching your product or business to. Do some research before and find out what people want in your area, what they think of your business idea and take any criticisms they throw at you.
5. You need money…
And probably a lot of it. Catering start ups aren’t cheap and require so much time and attention to detail, you might find yourself asking for a bigger business loan from the bank than you initially thought you required. If you think your idea is a particularly ingenious one then you could consider setting up a crowdfunding project for people to invest in. The Caterer website has an excellent must read post on how to source crowdfunding, click here to take a look.
6. You must be prepared to maintain a high level of quality at all times
Catering is an industry that doesn’t accept anything better than the best and for your catering start up to get off the ground you need positivity from people who use your services or visit your business to ensure things continue on the same note.
A catering start up is a truly rewarding experience, it is simply important to ensure you have all the right measures in place and have planned accordingly for every situation.
London has a population of over eight million residents, providing a bucket load of potential customers and consumers for business in and around the city. The UK is said to be the easiest area in Europe to set up and run a business, which is why so many savvy business owners have taken to the capital city of England. Here are seven things that you must know about starting a business in London:
1. Business Address Matters Continue reading “7 Things you need to know about starting a business in London”
A lot of people these days are going down the route of setting up their own business, as soon as they are old enough to start a career. But, unless you have an incredible, original idea or concept, it might be best to begin the old fashioned way. What we mean by this is that you should keep applying for jobs and get some experience in the world of modern business. Of course, do that you have to get yourself employed and that all comes down to how valuable you seem to an employer. We have got some tips on how you can boost your appeal.
Start With Your CV
When looking at becoming more employable, you should always start by examining your CV. It needs to look professional while also having the information that shows you would be a good employee. On Average, your CV or resume should only be two pages long. It should be clear and concise and should only have previous jobs or degrees that relate to the career you are going after. You should also try to make the first line of your CV hard hitting so that you catch the employer’s attention immediately.
Know Where The Demand Is
Lately, there has been a huge increase in the number of jobs available for those who want to work for an online company. That means, if you have the skill or training, these are the jobs you should be applying for. You can still go after your dream career but while you do this, you should be taking on backup jobs to pay the bills and gain experience. You might find you take a post for part time work and find your dream career without even thinking about it.
Get The Skills
If you are thinking about going after a job online, you will need the necessary skills. For instance, a big part of online work is understanding social media. Actually, most jobs these days ask if you have some knowledge of how social media works. They are not looking for you to say you use Facebook to contact your friends and upload pictures. What they want you to show is how you can use social media as a marketing tool. You can learn how to do this if you visit simplilearn. They offer courses you can take in online skills such as social media marketing. Taking one of these courses will immediately make you more employable to a modern business.
Have Something Unique
If you can, you should present something to the employer that no one else can offer. This could be the fact that you are already running your own blog successfully and making money. You may even have strong connections in your chosen industry that would be beneficial to the company. If you can bring something to the table that no one else can, you can claim a high up position in the modern industry.
Using these tips, we guarantee you will be able to seize a job in a modern business. You can then gain some experience and think about branching out on your own.
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No matter what stage you are in life, whether you are a recent college graduate, have just finished high school or have been searching for a suitable job for a while now, bagging your first ‘real’ job is quite an achievement. If you find that you are struggling to find employment, there are ways in which you can better prepare yourself to ensure that you not only get a job, but that you are able to keep it. Follow these tips and you can soon schedule a night of celebration. Continue reading “How to get (and keep) your first ‘real’ job”
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