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Start a social enterprise
What is a social enterprise, how is it different from a traditional business model, and how can you set one up?
Identify areas for improvement in your business
Get ready to tender for contracts by improving your business, identify areas for improvement and take action
Overcome the challenges of marketing in Europe
How to minimise risks and avoid penalties or fines when marketing products or services in a foreign European country.
Establish marketing contacts in Europe
How to set up a marketing base to help promote your business in another European country using partners and resellers in the local market.
Digital marketing in Europe
How to ensure your website is appropriate for your EU chosen country, and advice on using affiliate marketing to drive sales, considering language and culture.
Advantages and disadvantages of using your own money to start a business
The pros and cons of self-funding your new business using personal savings and own money.
How much money you need to start your business
Things to consider when seeking finance for your new business including how much money you need and when you need it by.
Displaying and disclosing your business name
Information on the rules about what you must disclose about your business name and registration details.
Understand European marketing practices
The differences in marketing in other EU or EEA countries, including local laws, distance selling regulations, cultural and language differences.
Social enterprises and the public sector
Ways for social enterprises to maximise their chances of winning public sector contracts through tender competitions
Position your brand for European markets
Considerations when targeting your brand to markets in other European countries including your business values and language barriers.
Ten tips for choosing a business name
A list to help you choose the right name for your new business, from legal issues to standing out from local competitors.
Finance options for new businesses
Discover diverse finance options for new businesses: personal savings, loans, grants, and more. Explore funding strategies tailored to your start-up needs.
Planning for e-commerce
What to consider when setting up e-commerce systems in your business and how to make the most of e-commerce opportunities.
Best practice in employment and improving skills
How to improve your chances of winning contract work by developing your staff and using best practice in employment when preparing to tender.
Implement changes to improve your business
Making the right changes to your business to improve prospects when competing for contracts and preparing to tender.
Improve health and safety in your business
Set high standards in health and safety to compete successfully for contract work when preparing your business to tender