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How much is public liability insurance and what does it do?
Public liability insurance is one of the more fundamental insurance policies a business needs to have in place. If your business deals with the...
Read MoreSole trader bank accounts explained
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...
Read MoreSmall business equity financing
If you can’t bootstrap your business and fund it from your own money, you’ll need to attract investors to provide the necessary capital. For some...
Read MoreSeparating business and personal accounts
Tax filing deadlines can creep up on your business, so it’s important to get on top of your tax liabilities from the start. Many new business owners...
Read MoreHow to choose small business accounting software
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 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 MoreA day in the life… running an award-winning cheese company
By Razan Alsous, founder of Yorkshire Dama Yorkshire Dama is a multi-award-winning cheese company. We produce haloumi that can be enjoyed hot or...
Read MoreRegistering your company name
What’s in a name? For most companies a good or memorable name can be absolutely vital to success, and getting one registered is one of the first...
Read MoreCould better legal cover save your business money?
At the start of 2016 the Department for Business Innovation and Skills reported that 99.9% of all private sector businesses were small or...
Read MoreMaking the most of seasonal peaks
Every year we witness the hype surrounding Christmas, from the annual countdown, to the John Lewis advert, to Marks and Spencer’s mouthwatering food...
Read MoreHow to solve your business disputes outside of court
With the success of building a business and a brand often comes the snag of being embroiled in disputes with clients, suppliers or even employees. ...
Read MoreAuto enrolment pension options for small businesses
Get to grips with your workplace pension auto enrolment responsibilities to ensure your small or start up business doesn’t fall foul of the law....
Read MoreWhat is a wholesaler?
A wholesaler is a vital part of the supply chain for many businesses, able to offer discount prices for bulk purchases. Here’s how to choose the...
Read MorePrimary and secondary market research
Get the best from your market research by knowing the differences between primary and secondary market research techniques. Market research is...
Read MoreExamples of market research
Market research is essential to a new business. Here are six examples of market research your business can use to test your business idea, find...
Read MoreWhat is market research?
Market research can save you from making costly mistakes when launching your new business, help test your business idea, and find out what your...
Read MoreStrategies for measuring customer satisfaction
Satisfied, happy customers are vital for any business. Discover the customer satisfaction strategies and techniques you can use to measure your...
Read MoreHow to deal with difficult customers
Every business faces difficult, demanding customers at some point but resolve the situation quickly and you’ll keep them as valuable customers....
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