Main taxes that apply to small businesses
Small businesses face a number of taxes that they – and their directors – must pay. Here’s our guide to the small business taxes you should...
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Understanding the value of a business opportunity and your new business start-up is a useful exercise – especially when applying for funding and...
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Corporation Tax is the key tax a limited company has to pay each year. Our guide to paying Corporation Tax will help ensure you meet tax deadlines...
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With minimal start up costs and potential to reach millions of customers, setting up an online business has never been more popular. Find out what...
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If you’re interested in starting a business that will help others or improve the environment, then setting up a social enterprise could be the first...
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Want to start your own business without ditching the day job? A part-time business could be just the ticket, and get your small business off the...
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If you want to raise money for a start up business, you’ll need to know how to pitch your business idea so you can attract investors into funding...
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Take advantage of Corporation Tax relief and allowances to maximise profit and minimise your tax liabilities. Here’s how to make the most of your...
Read MoreHow to get the best small business loan
If you need to raise funds for your new business, a small business loan could be the answer. Here’s our guide to how you can improve your chances of...
Read MoreHow to fill in your self-assessment tax form
Make filling in your annual HMRC self-assessment form pain-free with our handy tax return tips and advice. No sooner are the Christmas decorations...
Read MoreHow to prepare and file your business accounts
Every active limited company must file its accounts with HMRC and Companies House at the end of each financial year – here’s our guide to preparing...
Read MoreHow to buy a franchise
Buying a franchise is an attractive way to start running your own business. Follow our guide to how to buy a franchise, including understanding...
Read MoreFive ways to secure the best loan for your business
Getting the best loan for your business means capitalising on the potential of your business start up so you can get the best loan on terms that...
Read MoreSecured vs unsecured business loans – which is best?
There are lots of ways to fund a new business and raise money – and getting a small business loan can help. Here’s our guide to choosing either an...
Read MoreHow to set up a limited company
Are you thinking of setting up a limited company for your business? Here’s everything you need to know about the pros and cons of forming a limited...
Read MoreHow to get a small business government grant
There are hundreds of government grants available for small businesses – saving you money, lowering start up costs and helping grow your business....
Read MoreHow to choose the right franchise for you
Buying a franchise is an easy way to start running your own business, with a better chance of success than starting a business from scratch. Our...
Read MoreHow to evaluate a business idea
Ready to launch your new business? Get started with our ten-step guide on how to evaluate a business idea and discover if it will succeed. Turning a...
Read MoreBest businesses to start on a budget
Looking to start a business but can’t find funding? Many successful companies started on a shoestring and you can too. We recommend the best...
Read MoreBest business software for small businesses
Choose the best small business software including accounting, office, communications and web design packages – including the best free software for...
Read MoreBest business funding alternatives
Securing funding is essential to getting your new business quickly off the ground. Our guide to alternative business funding reveals the different...
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