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Free advice for London businesses

Business Link for London has launched a campaign to offer free advice to businesses based across London boroughs.

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Local start-ups are the people’s choice

Small local businesses received a fillip with the news that over half the population would prefer to buy from them than from a large nationwide company, according to a survey from Lloyds TSB Business.

Buying and selling a company

Buying a business – the rules for non-UK citizens

If you intend to buy or start a business in the UK and you are not a British citizen, there are certain criteria you must fulfil.

News

Boost for small business in pre-Budget report

The Government has announced a series of measures aimed at helping small business in areas such as finance, investment, innovation and skills.

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Stumbling block for start-ups

An increasing number of people would like to start their own business, but many do not where to start, according to a survey from business adviser and accountant PKF.

Employing & managing staff

Protecting your business when an employee leaves

You can't prevent an employee leaving your business but there are steps you can take to ensure that important clients do not go with them.

Employing & managing staff

How to make sure you keep your best staff

There are two ways of looking at high employee turnover rates: are you getting the right staff in the first place, and are you making sure that you are keeping your best staff? Losing staff can effectively kill a small business because your employees cover a range of tasks.

Small Business Banking

How to open a foreign currency account

If your business has a strong hold in the overseas market, or you regularly receive and make payments in a foreign currency, then you may benefit from opening a foreign currency account.

Investing in a franchise

Building a successful Kall Kwik franchise

Andrew Michael opened his Bradford Kall Kwik outlet in 1987 and is now one of the printing business' longest serving and most successful franchisees.

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Small firms enter acquisition league

Buying and taking over commercial rivals is no longer the preserve of big business.

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Choosing your business identity

When choosing a new business identity there are various options available to you, each with their own advantages and disadvantages, therefore the company form you decide upon will have much to do with your individual circumstances.

Business Loans

Your first business bank loan

If your business plan and financial forecasts are sound, you may be feeling brave enough to approach a bank for funding.