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“You need to write a business plan” are probably words that as a new business owner, you will have heard on many occasions.  Whilst the...

You’ll have probably already heard the phrase that “Turnover is vanity, profit is sanity, and cash in the bank is reality”. It’s one...

In the fast-paced world of business ownership, those new to entrepreneurship can often find themselves trying to navigate uncharted...

So, you've decided to jump into the world of running your own business. First of all, well done. This is not an easy route to take, and...

Guest blog by Ella Wheeldon, Business Development Manager for the Health Protection Team at West Northamptonshire Council. Ella is a...

Blog by Susie Mitchell, Director Florence & James Marketing. Digital marketing covers a wide and deep remit of areas such as your...

It is the time of year where many start to look for, or at least think about, change. Whilst there are likely some things which may be...

Blog by Becky Thomas, Project Officer at BIPC Northamptonshire. As I step into my Project Officer role within a team dedicated to...

Running a business is an exhausting journey, the demands and pressures can sometimes be difficult to explain to those who haven't...

Running a business can be all consuming. So much so that it can lead to self-sabotage. We can become so obsessed with our product, sales...

A few weeks into my role as an information specialist in the Northamptonshire Business and Intellectual Property Centre (BIPC) and it’s...

When starting your business, your focus is likely to be on creating and perfecting your product or service- and rightly so. But, how do...

We are excited to announce our new programme of business support in Northamptonshire! ​ Build Your Business is a programme aimed at small...

We are delighted to introduce you to expert Intellectual Property Attorney Luke Franks who will be working with us to provide further...

It’s hard to deny, everyone likes free money. Who wouldn’t!? “Do you know of any grants that I could apply for?” is a question which I am...

Starting, managing and growing any type of business can be challenging for anyone, especially when your leadership team is best described...

Our goal is to deliver high-quality information in a clear and concise manner. So, who better to help us deliver than small business...

BIPC Northants webinar delivery partners expert support blog

“How much does that cost? What return will I see for that outlay? Is that good value? Is this the most efficient method to get the same...

A very common misconception for many new start up business owners is that having a logo means that your business has a brand. A brand is...