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Advice

This section provides expert advice for a small business owner looking to start and run a successful business. Read about case studies and lessons learned from like-minded professionals.

Can seasonal offers help your small business thrive?

As we move closer to Christmas, we take a look at seasonal offers and how deals can help your business thrive in the winter months.

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Five top ideas for students to get on the career ladder

For students finishing their degrees, it can be hard to get started on their career. Here are five tips to help you get started.

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Disaster recovery revolution – why you should be ahead of the curve

Here, Paul Mills, managing director of Six Degrees Group, explains why having a disaster plan is pivotal for small businesses.

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Key steps in building your business journey

Gavin Curr ACCA, audits and accounts manager at Martin Aitken & Co Limited, explains the financial ‘building blocks’ needed to create the perfect platform for business success.

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Starting a business in Edinburgh: A small business guide

The location of a startup is important because it influences its rate of growth and expansion. Edinburgh has been named as the best place to start a small business in the UK.

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Every penny counts: How to reduce unnecessary spending in business

Here, Richard Stonier of Tally explains three ways to reduce unnecessary spending in business.

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Top small business tips on saving costs

Here Bobby Lane, business agony uncle and partner at SSH LLP gives his top tips on keeping a lid on costs.

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Practical steps towards Brexit for businesses

Here, Barney Byfield, managing director of davpack.co.uk, examines how businesses can approach Brexit.

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Top small business tips on saving costs

Here Bobby Lane, business agony uncle and partner at SSH LLP gives his top tips on keeping a lid on costs.

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Practical steps towards Brexit for businesses

Here, Barney Byfield, managing director of davpack.co.uk, examines how businesses can approach Brexit.

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Lessons learned from the Addison Lee case

Here, Dave Chaplin, CEO and founder of ContractorCalculator, discusses what we can learn from the Addison Lee case.

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Top tips for hiring a bodyguard

You don't need to be rich or a celebrity to hire a bodyguard. Here are some tips to help you find the best option.

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Important things to look for when starting a new job

When you finally find a new job it can be a scary process to begin with. We look at some tips to help you when starting a new job.

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Four ways safe medical storage soothes subject access requests

Employee medical data and records is an important asset for businesses to protect as GDPR comes into effect next year.

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

Partner content

Small business owners: discover alternative funding solutions to help fuel your growth

Business Technology

Why you should upgrade your tech now rather than later

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Investing in a franchise

Should I buy a franchise or go solo?

Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.