Noun: A person who organises, operates, and assumes the risk for a business venture. Derives from Old French ‘entreprendre’ meaning to undertake.

Starting a business is an exciting prospect for budding entrepreneurs and there are many resources available to help you to achieve your goals.

There are many things to consider when developing a business idea and this section guides you through the entire process, from idea to reality. The personal development section will help you to identify your key strengths and objectives. Knowing where you are now is a good place to start any journey. www.moneyjungle.net/development

In this section:

Business planning: a guide to developing an idea, researching its business potential and writing a business plan.

The start up A-Z: every aspect of starting a business with links to detailed and impartial advice through Business Link Start up A-Z.

Finance, Grants & Business Banking: impartial information helping you to assess potential business grants and review business banking options

Venture Capital and Business Angels: Searching for funding? Information on raising venture capital including links to business angels and private equity firms

Business Development: Useful links, reading and suggestions to help you to set your business development objectives.

Selling a Business: Useful points of contact, information and advice should you look to sell your business. Looking to buy or sell a business? Visit the Businesses for Sale section.

Other useful tools on MoneyJungle.Net

The Start up A to Z guides you through all aspects of starting a business giving concise information with links to further reading, advice and useful contacts.

Business directory – the Money Jungle yellow pages with listings across a wide range of industry sectors www.moneyjungle.net/businessdirectory

Money Jungle Tools – Currency calculators, budget calculators and other useful tools www.moneyjungle.net/tools

Events – business and finance conferences across the UK and beyond www.moneyjungle.net/events

Form Finder – Links to hundreds of forms required in business and finance www.moneyjungle.net/formfinder

Independent Advice – Impartial financial advice with links to financial advisors and the Financial Services Authority www.moneyjungle.net/advice

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