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Preparing 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 MoreHow to protect customer data
With businesses facing fines of up to €20m or 4% of worldwide turnover for a serious data breach, it pays to take steps to protect customer data....
Read MoreGet your product into a supermarket
Getting your products into a major supermarket such as Tesco or Asda can transform your business. A place on the shelves of a supermarket can see...
Read MoreBusiness launch checklist
Launching a business takes more than dreaming up an idea and picking a name for your new venture. Careful planning and research, along with taking...
Read MoreOnline business ideas for a new start up
Launching a successful online business has never been easier. There are hundreds of online business ideas that you can develop, equipped with little...
Read MoreHow to set up a dog walking business
The UK is a nation of dog lovers with over 8.5m dogs in the UK. According to Tailster, UK owners spend around £1.5bn on dog walking services each...
Read MoreShop fitting guide – how to fit out a new shop
Opening a new shop is a dream come true for many small businesses. Yet before you throw open the doors to eager customers, it pays to think...
Read MoreShould you rent or buy business premises?
If your business has outgrown the kitchen table and your home is overflowing with business materials and inventory. Whether it’s an office, a...
Read MoreHow to determine your target market
Defining your target market is essential for every start up. Rather than crossing your fingers and hoping for the best, having a clear idea of your...
Read MoreCreate a healthy work environment for employees
Creating a healthy work environment is good for employees and it can give your start-up business a productivity boost too. Healthy working...
Read MoreChoosing a web agency
Whether selling products to new customers or providing support and information to existing customers, a website is essential. If you lack the...
Read MoreOffice fit out checklist – guide to fitting out a new office
Whether updating an ageing office or moving into a new office, fitting out an office takes careful planning. An office fit out checklist will help...
Read More13 home business ideas for 2019
Starting a home business can be a rewarding decision. There are hundreds of home business ideas to choose from, and the good news is many are easy...
Read MoreAre coworking spaces right for your start up?
Today’s agile start ups are embracing modern coworking spaces. Coworking spaces can be cost-effective, flexible and collaborative. However coworking...
Read MoreStart Up Loans Programme Lends £500m to UK Small Businesses
The British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans programme has lent £500 million to UK small businesses since it was set up in 2012, according to official...
Read MorePAYE 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...
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