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Crowdfunding has raised millions of pounds in the UK. Discover how crowdfunding can help your startup raise the finance needed to launch and grow....
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Public liability insurance is one of the more fundamental insurance policies a business needs to have in place. If your business deals with the...
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Setting up as a sole trader is the quickest and easiest way to start a new business. You simply register as a self-employed sole trader with HM...
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Read MoreSeparating business and personal accounts
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With lots of different solutions vying for your money, knowing what to look for when choosing the best accounting software for a small business...
Read MoreFinding the right small business pension provider
Hiring staff for your new business can be exciting but it comes with a raft of legal obligations for you as an employer. This includes choosing the...
Read MoreDebt financing for small businesses
There are many ways a business can get debt financing, such as borrowing from friends and family, crowdfunding, bank loans, or personal loans from...
Read MoreHow to find the right business account for SMEs
From high-street banks offering free banking to more specialised banking services tailored to your industry, there’s a dizzying choice of tempting...
Read MoreCard machines for small businesses
The UK is a nation of card lovers. In 2017, for the first time, card transactions overtook cash as the most common form of payment. Customers and...
Read MoreHow to become a driving instructor
Driving is an important life skill that gives many people a sense of freedom and, importantly, the opportunity to do the job they want. That means,...
Read MoreHow to secure your website with SSL
Build customer trust and ensure your business is compliant with GDPR by securing your business website with an SSL certificate Protecting customer...
Read MoreA guide to partnership business structures
Going into business with a partner is a great way to start running a company, but it’s vital that you set up your partnership properly. Follow our...
Read MoreWhat is GDPR?
The General Data Protection Regulation, or ‘GDPR’, is the result of years of work by the EU to modernise data protection legislation. Since the...
Read More11 myths about GDPR
There are a lot of myths circulating about the impact of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This is understandable as it’s a...
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