Business start up tips and advice

Smarta.com offers tips and advice to get your business off the ground, and get ahead of the competition.

How to start a business – A range of articles answering your most frequently asked questions. Why should you start a business? What it’s like to run a business? What should you do first when starting a business?

Business Ideas – What makes a good business idea? Before taking the plunge with your new venture, there are a number of things to consider.

Work from Home - Running a home-based business keeps overheads low and so for many is a sensible way to start-up. However, it isn't always straightforward. It can affect your mortgage, your home insurance, your tax situation and could even turn your neighbours against you...

Business Plans – An up to date and concise business plan can be the difference between success and failure for many new businesses. Get started today with over 500 free Business Plan templates to get you started.

Student Business – For many, University is not just about last-minute essay writing and wild partying. This is actually can be a great time to start a business.

Sales and Marketing Advice – You may have the best idea, but without successful marketing, it can be difficult to generate sales. Read from over 40 guides on Sales and Marketing, and learn how some of the most successful companies become market leaders.

Smarta Business Builder – Smarta Business Builder is the all-in-one solution for you to manage your business. Build a website, manage your finances, create a business plan, access and personalise award-winning legal documents and use high-powered professional email.