Discover how to run different types of business with BusinessWings, How to run a... channel. If you want to know what it’s like to run a food stall or a florist, BusinessWings provides you with articles and interviews by business owners first hand experiences of running different types of businesses.

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Running a beauty salon

The writers have over 25 years' experience each in running beauty salons and other businesses.

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Starting a travel agency

A prominent high-street location is no longer paramount in the internet age.

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Portfolio careers

Business coach Katie Ledger and entrepreneur Glen Shoosmith discuss the benefits of having more than one job.

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Running a restaurant

Don't expect the British consumer to forgo his well-entrenched habit of eating out.

Retail Business

Running a newsagents

Newsagency requires a hard-headed approach.

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Running a convenience store

A well-located convenience store can provide a reliable income.

Online Business Ideas

Running an online retail business

Retail or e-tail? It is becoming more and more popular to shop online as confidence grows.

Service Business Ideas

How to run a hotel

For those looking to impose their personal style on a business, this is an excellent enterprise.

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How to start a florist

Florist shops are popular with those starting up a business for the first time.

Other How to run Articles

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  • How to buy a gym
  • Equipment, premises and customer service are all worthy, but you should look at the car park first.
  • How to run an art gallery
  • An art gallery is obviously best suited to those for a passion for art, especially artists themselves.
  • How to run a pub
  • Before you try to buy a pub, heed the advice of Adam Smith of Punch Taverns.