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For a successful business, you need a viable business idea, the skills to make it work and the funding. Discover whether your idea has what it takes.

Forming your business correctly is essential to ensure you are protected and you comply with the rules. Learn how to set up your business.

Advice on protecting your wellbeing, self-confidence and mental health from the pressures of starting and running a business.

Learn why business planning is an essential exercise if your business is to start and grow successfully, attract funding or target new markets.

It is likely you will need funding to start your business unless you have your own money. Discover some of the main sources of start up funding.

Businesses and individuals must account for and pay various taxes. Understand your tax obligations and how to file, account and pay any taxes you owe.

Businesses are required to comply with a wide range of business laws. We introduce the main rules and regulations you must comply with.

Marketing matters. It drives sales and helps promote your brand and products. Discover how to market your business and reach your target customers.

Some businesses need a high street location whilst others can be run from home. Understand the key factors from cost to location, size to security.

Your employees can your biggest asset. They can also be your biggest challenge. We explain how to recruitment and manage staff successfully.

It is likely your business could not function without some form of IT. Learn how to specify, buy, maintain and secure your business IT.

Few businesses manage the leap from start up to high-growth business. Learn what it takes to scale up and take your business to the next level.

10 ways to… Cope with a demanding workload

It can be easier said than done when you've got 101 things to do, but remaining organised and prioritising tasks can help you to cope while maximising your productivity. These tips are intended to help you get through

1. Create to-do lists

Don't keep it all in your head. At the beginning of each day, make a note of what you need to get done and by when. Rank tasks according to importance or urgency. You can keep a written note of progress or use one of the many project management and productivity apps that are available. Being organised helps you to structure your day and focus your mind. Setting your workload out in black and white will give you a realistic picture of which tasks you need to complete. Overestimating or underestimating workload can both have bad consequences.

2. Review your workload

Are there tasks that always get neglected? If you find you're avoiding something regularly, could somebody else do it for you? Consider delegating tasks, either to someone within or outside of your business. Project management apps and software can help you delegate work more effectively with team members and monitor their progress. If delegation is not practical - you'll just have to get on with it. Try setting aside some time each week for jobs you dislike. Once they're out of the way, you're free to get on with the more enjoyable aspects of running your own business.

3. Remember the 80:20 rule

It's quite simple. To paraphrase, 80% of productivity is the result of 20% of the things we do. Try to identify the 20% that matter, and concentrate on such tasks. If possible, give more time to them, as this will enable you to be more productive.

How to get more done each day