Welcome to the YBC Business Academy
Every business owner will tell you about the things they wished they’d known when they were starting out. What’s more these ‘unknown unknowns’ continue to appear along the way.
In theory at least, everyone that starts a business is good at what they do but, far too often, they get bogged down with needing to be proficient in areas in which they are not so skilled. Knowing how to solve this problem can be key to the success of a business and bringing in outside help is often the answer. From time to time things will crop up that you hadn’t even considered and these can create huge problems if left unaddressed.
The YBC Business Academy brings together a unique collection of knowledge delivered by handpicked members who we consider to be experts in their field to help educate business owners no matter where they are in their journey. You’ll find content on a wide range of essential business skills covering many disciplines. Of course you could choose to search the Internet for each topic individually but, in here, it’s all under one roof and you’ll meet experts you can trust.
Our Aim Is To Give You The Tools To Build A Successful Business
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Starting A Business
- YBC Academy : Business Plan
A Business Plan is a document that lays out in simple terms what your business is, its objectives, plans and resources.
- YBC Academy : How To Trade
What’s the difference between a sole trader, Partnership, Limited company and LLP?
- YBC Academy : Start Up Finance
Are you looking to raise finance for your business? Join the thousands of Start-Up Loan recipients and realise your business dream.
- YBC Academy : Why Form a Limited Company
Forming a limited company limits your liability. This means that only the company itself is liable for any obligations and debts accrued.
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Creating Awareness
- YBC Academy : Lead Generation
Would you like more prospects to contact you when they are ready to buy or your prospects to contact you before they call your competition?
- YBC Academy : Marketing
A Marketing Plan is essential to prepare your marketing budget, measure effectiveness and adjust which channels you use.
- YBC Academy : Promotional Merchandise
What is promotional merchandise – when should you use it and how can it help you create brand awareness for your product or brand.
- YBC Academy : Website Maintenance
When it comes to website maintenance, you have two options – do it yourself or get a company to maintain your website for you.
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Growing Your Business
- YBC Academy : Disability Awareness
Embracing disability awareness can positively impact the development of an SME in many ways.
- YBC Academy : Sales
Are you trying hard to get people to agree with what you tell them? If that is the essence of your sales approach, it will lose you sales.
- YBC Academy : Sales Strategy
It’s surprising how many people in business simply do not have a clearly defined and written strategy.
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Business Essentials
- YBC Academy : Bookkeeping
Keeping correct and accurate records of the finances of your business is essential for many reason, this article goes into some of them.
- YBC Academy : Getting Paid
You can never rely upon being paid on time by every customer so use this checklist as a precaution.
- YBC Academy : Intellectual Property
Intellectual property can allow you to own things you create in a similar way to owning physical property.
- YBC Academy : IT Security
The coronavirus pandemic and resulting lockdown in parts of the world have forced a large number of employees into working from home.
- YBC Academy : Mindset (Money)
Have you noticed how some people seem to achieve wealth effortlessly whilst others work just as hard but struggle financially?
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