Before You Start...
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Analysing Your Competitors
Discover the importance of analysing your competitors....
Buying an Existing Business
Discover the benefits of buying an existing gardening business....
Common Misconceptions about Starting a Business
Discover some of the commonly held misconceptions about starting a business...
Creating a Business Portfolio
Find out how to go about creating a business portfolio....
Garden Design Skills
Find out what skills you need if you’re thinking of going into garden design....
Have You Got the Skills to Run a Gardening Business?
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How to Write a Business Plan
Discover how to go about writing a business plan for your gardening business....
Joining a Local Chamber of Commerce or Business Club
Get the facts about joining a local Chamber of Commerce or a Business Club...
Market Research and Identifying a Target Market
Find out how to do market research and identify a target market....
Selling Gardening Products and Supplies
Get the lowdown on selling garden products and supplies...
Setting Business Goals
Discover the benefits of setting business goals....
Sole Trader, Limited Company or Partnership?
Discover the different trading options available for your gardening business, including working as a sole trader, forming a limited company or partnership....
Your Gardening Ability
Discover the importance of assessing your gardening ability, if you’re thinking of running a gardening business....
Your Gardening Business: Start-up Questionnaire
Use this handy business start-up questionnaire to help you out in the early stages of planning your gardening business....