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Preparing to start a business

Take your first steps towards owning a business with our guidance articles.

6 traits of successful start-up business owners

Starting a business is hugely challenging and demands a certain set of characteristics. To find out what it takes to be successful, read these insights from some current entrepreneurs.

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Business launch checklist

Careful planning and research, along with taking care of business essentials can go a long way to boosting the chance of a successful launch.

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What type of start-up would suit you?

Looking to launch your own business but not sure what to start? Read our guide to the type of start-up that best suits your personality.

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How 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.

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What to consider before going self-employed

Learn what it means to be self-employed, the different ways you can work for yourself, the pros and cons of doing so, and what it costs.

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Do you have the skills to launch a business?

Do you have what it takes to launch a start-up? Identify your skills gaps and how to develop the skills you need for success.

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How to pitch a business idea

Developing your skill at pitching a business idea is vital to attracting investment into your start up business.

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Different types of start-ups

Learn about the different types of start-up businesses operating in the uk

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The essential guide to becoming a sole trader

Want to become your own boss? Our essential guide to becoming a sole trader could help you make your start-up dream a reality.

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How to launch a social enterprise

A social enterprise is a business that seeks to do good and fix social problems. Here's our guide to starting a social enterprise.

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A guide to start up business structure

Selecting the right business structure for your start-up is a crucial step. Read our expert guide to find the right business structure for you.

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How to run a successful franchise

Want to be your own boss, but don't want to start a business from scratch? Learn how with our guide on how to run a franchise.

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What is a partnership? A guide to UK 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 and understand what it means. Follow our guide to choosing the right business partnership structure.

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Joint venture: advantages and disadvantages

Discover the pros and cons of joint ventures, learn how they are different from partnerships, and explore practical tips for joint venture success.

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Guide for small businesses - what is a private limited company?

Learn what a UK private limited company is, what’s involved in setting up, how it operates and the rules it must follow to help you decide if it’s right for your business.

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Managing your start-up

Find out more about how to manage a business day to day with our helpful articles.

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Onboarding – how to successfully bring on a new client

Successfully onboard your new clients and grow your start-up while keeping it protected with our onboarding guide.

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What are company values and why do they matter?

Defining your company values can help your business win customers and achieve long-term success. Discover how they work with this guide.

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How to build a prototype for a start-up business

Get your business idea off the ground by building a prototype. Read our guide to planning, building and testing a prototype.

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A start-up’s guide to inventory management

Discover how your start-up can master the art of inventory management and ensure that you purchase and replace goods in a cost-effective way.

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Productivity hacks for start-up owners

Discover how you could maximise your time and output when building a start-up with our essential productivity hacks.

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