Have you got a great business idea, but are skint? Well, don’t worry. Not all businesses require a huge amount of money to get off the ground -- or even an office space. Here are eight tips that can help you turn your startup pipe dream into an affordable reality.

Building a small or micro business takes a lot of time, effort and passion and there's nothing worse than realising partway through that business journey that you're not 100 per cent committed. While this process can often be very reactive, the secret to continuing your passion for a business is to engage in what entrepreneur Andrew Griffiths describes as 'conscious decision-making'.

Someone with more than 400 companies under their belt, billions of dollars and a knighthood is bound to have made some good decisions in their time. Luckily for the rest of us, entrepreneur Richard Branson has shared his tips for making business decisions, to help out anyone who's trying to get where he's at now.

Value is often subjective and when you're a business owner trying to pitch your products, this is an important factor to consider. It's not just a matter of making your offerings cheaper than those from competitors; if you're working with a client organisation that has a number of different stakeholders, you need figure out what elements make your products unique and sell it differently to each stakeholder. Here's how.

We are seeing a growing trend of people starting their own business. Everywhere you look now, there are aspiring entrepreneurs sitting in cafes plugging away at their idea, a new Kickstarter campaign being launched or a new pop-up that aspires to become a thriving business. Is it just that these businesses are more visible or society has become more attuned to noticing entrepreneurs?

As your small business grows, you need new tactics and new technology. This Lifehacker series offers tips and tricks to manage your staff, time and resources effectively to build your business from 2 to 20 people and beyond.

When your business is expanding, keeping track of your financial position can be difficult. We've compiled some expert tips to ensure your growth journey follows a smooth fiscal path.

Want to meet fellow business people, share war stories and enhance your skills? Lifehacker rounds up the top online and real-world forums for small business people to get together.

The best business advice comes from someone who has already been there -- but how can you find a mentor who will share their knowledge? We round up the best online resources and real-world tactics.

From cutting down on printer use to not wasting your data allowance, these are our best strategies to cut waste (and save money).

Feel like there's never enough time? Follow these simple time management tips to ensure your team works effectively together.

Your smartphone can be used for much more than just calls, texts, emails and games. Install these apps to improve your business and save time.

Social media can be an effective way of marketing your business -- but you need to choose the right platforms and the right tools. Get started with these tested and proven methods.