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Editorial contributor
James Carter is an editorial contributor covering business strategy. This profile is not a claim of verified real-world professional credentials. Articles may be researched and drafted with AI assistance under the publication's editorial process.
Expertise: Business Strategy
4 published articles
A good small-company business plan should help you decide whether the business can work, show others how it will make money and set out the main risks without becoming a document that never gets used. Here is how to keep it clear, credible and practical.
11 October 2026 · 12 min read
A risk register only helps if it leads to decisions. This guide explains what to include, how to score risks simply, who should own them and how to keep the register up to date without turning it into paperwork for its own sake.
8 October 2026 · 9 min read
A practical guide to the first decisions you need to make when starting a small business in the UK: choosing a structure, understanding responsibilities, setting up records, and knowing what to do before you trade.
7 October 2026 · 11 min read
A practical business plan should explain what you are selling, who it is for, how you will reach customers, what it will cost, and how you will track progress. This guide shows how to keep it focused, realistic and useful.
28 September 2026 · 6 min read