PAYE Tax – a guide for small businesses
With the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system, employers deduct tax and national insurance (NICs) from their employees’ earnings including statutory pay...
Read MoreFind a lawyer to represent your business
When setting up your own business, finding a lawyer isn’t usually top of your to-do list. Yet getting the right legal support – from setting up the...
Read MoreEmployment law: key employment legislation every UK business should know
Employment law exists to protect employees’ health, safety and rights – and it can also safeguard your business. Having rights and responsibilities...
Read MoreHow to store customer information
Successful businesses understand that knowing your customer is vital to growth. Knowing how to store customer information and how to best use it is...
Read MoreHow to sell products from home successfully
Your kitchen table may not seem like the most glamorous of places to start a business, but many start ups have blossomed into success stories from...
Read MoreCompetitor research guide for start ups
Unless your business is selling a unique product or service, it’ll be competing with other companies for customers and revenue. Researching...
Read MoreWorkload management – how to prioritise workload
It’s not about how hard you work, it’s about how productive you are – and that means being selective about what you focus on. Workload management...
Read MoreCan I get a business loan with bad credit?
A poor credit rating can affect your ability to get a business loan from mainstream lenders such as banks. There are alternative ways to secure a...
Read MorePreparing for Brexit
Whether you’re a start-up business or an established enterprise, Brexit is likely to impact some part of your business. But knowing which...
Read MoreSWOT analysis: definition and examples
Many successful businesses use strategic planning to grow revenue, reach new customers and develop new products and services. Once of the most...
Read MoreSales strategy: examples for start-ups and small businesses
It doesn’t matter how great your products or services are, how competitive your prices or impressive your brand, if you don’t make enough sales your...
Read MoreSales forecasts: definition and guide
No one knows what the future will bring, but with some knowledge and experience to draw upon you can make informed predictions, which offers more...
Read MoreJoint venture: definition, examples, pros & cons
The idea of businesses operating in isolation is being relegated to the past. Today’s business are increasingly collaborating with other companies...
Read MoreHow to find retail space
Getting customers through the door is vital for any business wanting to make money. Yet finding the right retail space can make or break a business...
Read MoreGDPR requirements for websites
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements came into force on May 25, 2018. Designed to protect the personal data of EU residents,...
Read MoreDifferent ways to pay staff
Deciding how much to pay staff and the best way of paying their salary is one of the first decisions a small business owner must make when hiring...
Read MoreCreating a brand: a step-by-step guide
Creating a brand for your business is an essential component to business growth. Successful brands attract and create an emotional connection with...
Read MoreBusiness continuity plan examples
More than a tenth of UK businesses fail each year, according to government figures. While this is often the result of cashflow issues, some...
Read More9 sure-fire signs you should be hiring your first employee
Hiring your first employee is an important milestone for any new business start up. Hire too early and you may face cashflow problems, while leaving...
Read MoreYouTube video marketing tips
With nearly two billion users viewing millions of hours of video each day, your business can’t afford to miss out on the marketing behemoth that...
Read MoreWhat is product liability insurance?
Product liability insurance is essential for any business that produces or sells goods. It protects you against legal claims for damage or injury...
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