If you watch Dragon’s Den, many of the companies pitching for money often come unstuck because the Dragons don’t believe they have any clue of their market size and likely success. They often ask the unlucky entrepreneur if they’ve plucked these figures from the sky.
It can be very difficult to have an exact figure for your potential market but you must at least make some effort to estimate it. Here are some ideas on how you might go about it without spending lots of money. (more…)













It is not enough simply to have a web presence – the chances are that all your competitors have one too. You have to make yours stand out. Publish PR releases on trade sites, advertise in relevant areas, keep online directories up to date and work your website constantly.
There are many different directories competing to list your company name and service. The basic service is often free.