How to Business Plan – The Iain Scott Way

Business Planning – The Importance of Cake

Writing a business plan has never been my first step towards starting a business. If you look at that hapless bunch on the Apprentice you wonder if they could ever start a business. They could probably bullshit their way through the planning stage but the truth is that starting a business is more than writing business plans. Read more

Iain Scott’s Espresso Shots: Green business ideas for ethical entrepreneurs?

Show #6 Fri 12th Dec – Enterprise Agony Uncle: Can I start a green business

How easy is it to start a green business? I talk to a rubbery friend about the possibilities for recycling and making money at the same time.

Where do business ideas come from?

Well. I’ve always said that good business ideas come from conversations.

However the real trick is then to do all the work that is required to test that idea-and yourself to see if it is right for you and for your area.

The big problem I find is very few people think of the customer when they start out – they think about themselves.

I thought it would be useful to jot down a few example for you… so look out for my posts titled ‘Business ideas” for inspiration!