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How to get the confidence to start your own business

There are many routes to self-employment or to start your own business. And this route will be familiar to many, even th...

19 April, 2017

Changing the game: Sage Summit UK speakers embrace disruption

Whatever your industry, disruption is key – and no one knows this better than our top celebrity speakers who will be joi...

4 April, 2017

Five life skills that you can transfer to your business

Five life skills that you can transfer to your business. But what if you already have the skills to help your business f...

31 March, 2017

Are we being bold enough for female entrepreneurs in the UK?

Amanda Alexander shares her own story as a woman in business to support #InternationalWomensDay, with the theme #BeBoldF...

8 March, 2017

One of your goals should be to make sure your accountancy practice isn't spending too much time reworking client data

Revealed: The books that inspired the world’s top business leaders

Choosing your next book could be a smart decision. Here are the books recommended by the world’s most successful entrepr...

8 February, 2017

Expert Q & A: How to run a business from home

In a Twitter Q&A, Amanda Alexander gives us full insight on how to run a successful business from home. Check out the hi...

9 January, 2017

Get your data insights right if you want your business to stay ahead of the competition

5 UK crowdfunding success stories from the world of tech

Find out how crowdfunding hubs like Kickstarter offer a financial lifeline to ambitious startups who want to make their ...

5 January, 2017

My sister, the entrepreneur

Cora Beghin, People Business Partner at Sage, shares her admiration for her sister Sonia, a mother-of-three who's raisin...

30 November, 2016

Sage Summit Day 4: A great end to an inspirational week

It's Jeremy Corner's final day in Chicago and he shares his thoughts on the day's inspirational keynote speakers and his...

29 July, 2016

Six great business ideas that didn’t quite make it

Here, we highlight six start-ups that had the right business idea but wrong execution and consider what they can teach o...

10 February, 2016

How to find the right business partner

Is your philosophy two heads are better than one? Sage Business Expert, Ola Agbaimoni provides practical advice on how t...

25 January, 2016

A new year, a new business plan: How to get started

Whether you're a new business start-up or a seasoned pro, a business plan is an excellent way to help ensure that your g...

20 January, 2016

9 funding options for start-ups

A look at the different funding options available to fund your new business venture and start your entrepreneurial journey.

4 August, 2015

Learn from these 9 mistakes I made as a micro business

Alex Jordon shares 9 mistakes he made and highlights how learning from them has improved his business. Apply his insight...

9 January, 2015

How to develop a business plan for self-employment

Sage Business Expert Antoinette Oglethorpe runs through what's important to consider if you're starting up self-employed.

8 November, 2014

How to start a business when you have a baby

Starting a business when you have a newborn can be a big challenge, but it is entirely possible too. Get expert advice t...

29 October, 2014

Writing a killer business plan

Unless you have a spectacular track record as an entrepreneur or an exceptionally great new business idea, you cannot ra...

22 October, 2014

Efficiency is the key to accountancy success

How to build a fitness business

From starting in a corridor to having a purpose-built facility, Andy Kenny reveals how he grew his personal fitness busi...

19 September, 2014

Girl Meets Dress: Starting up in the fashion industry

One of our Sage Business Experts gives some of her tips on how to get started with your own business in the fashion indu...

5 June, 2014

Amazon Go can inspire you to use fintech within your business

Choosing the right location for your business

Andy Kenny, one of our Sage Business Experts, shares his experience of finding the right location for his fitness business.

4 April, 2014

Getting a start-up loan from a bank

When starting a new business, getting access to funds can be critically important. Find out how to apply for a bank loan...

20 August, 2013

How to apply for an accelerator programme

If you are daunted by the prospect of funding a start-up, one of the options is an accelerator. Find out how to apply wi...

9 August, 2013

Marketing for new businesses on a shoestring

When starting a new business, marketing it well is one of the most important things you can do to grow your business. Fi...

11 July, 2013

Starting a business with no capital

Thinking of starting a business during without having much capital to support you is very ambitious and risky. Find out ...

9 July, 2013