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How to run a successful franchise
Become a top performing business franchise owner with our top tips for ensuring your franchise is a sure-fire success. Buying a franchise is a great...
Read MoreHow to set up an office
Increase your productivity with a well-designed office set up. Whether you’re setting up an office from scratch or simply implementing a few changes...
Read MoreHow to create a supplier checklist
Choosing the best supplier for your small business start-up is essential to get right. Our handy free supplier checklist will help you know what to...
Read MoreWhat to look for when renting office space
When looking for office space for rent, you want to find the best possible premises for your business. Read our guide on what to look for when...
Read MoreWhat is a franchise?
Looking to start a franchise? Learn how buying and running a franchise can be the perfect way to become your own boss. A franchise is a business in...
Read MoreWhat is the Data Protection Act?
The Data Protection Act is designed to safeguard consumer data and ensure rights to privacy. We explain what the Data Protection Act covers and how...
Read MoreHow to find and employ staff
Hiring staff can be a challenge for time-poor small business owners but our guide on finding and recruiting the best staff will ensure you hire...
Read MoreWhat information do I need on my business stationery?
Make sure your business meets UK legal requirements for company trading with our guide to the information you must be include on your company’s...
Read MoreHow to find the best shop location
Choosing the best location of your new shop is one the most important decision you’ll make. Get it right and it will help boost sales and level of...
Read MoreHow to use a recruitment agency
Finding the best recruitment agency when hiring new employees is a great way to help reduce the recruitment burden. Read our guide on how to recruit...
Read MoreFirst-time employer’s guide to hiring staff
With your new business doing well, you may be starting to think about how to recruit staff but it’s important to know the legal requirements and...
Read MoreBusiness tips from Start Up Loans Ambassadors
Are you thinking of starting a business or want to grow your early stage venture but need some guidance? You’ve come to the right place. We believe...
Read MoreWhat is Corporation Tax?
Corporation Tax is one of the most important taxes your small business will pay – here’s our guide to understanding corporation tax, when to pay and...
Read MoreMain 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...
Read MoreHow to value your new business
Understanding the value of a business opportunity and your new business start-up is a useful exercise – especially when applying for funding and...
Read MoreHow to successfully pay Corporation Tax
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...
Read MoreHow to set up an online business
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...
Read MoreHow to set up a social enterprise
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...
Read MoreHow to set up a part time business
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...
Read MoreHow to pitch your business idea
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...
Read MoreHow to minimise tax on profits
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...
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