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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.

How lifestyle changes can help your small business to succeed

While you may not need to change everything about your lifestyle when you start your own business, there’s a good chance some changes are in order.

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Employing company formation agents to ensure success

Here, we look at the reasons for your small business to employ registered limited company formation agents.

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Why is Hull such a good city for start-ups?

Here, we look at why Hull has acquired a favourable reputation as a hub for new companies.

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Top five business books that every entrepreneur should read

In time for World Book Day, five entrepreneurs reveal their most influential and inspiring reads.

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How small businesses can take advantage of on-shoring and deglobalisation

Here, Duncan Brock explains how UK small businesses are in a great position to take advantage of the current political climate.

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Ten ways to rewire your mindset for business success

Philip Adcock shares his top tips for how you can use the brain’s natural impulses to benefit you and your business.

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Pensions savings – which option is right for you?

In this piece, Chris Kelly shares a helpful guide to your pension options and how to maximise your savings.

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How to save money on your small company with these free business essentials

Collette Jones, money saving expert at Magic Freebies UK, reveals some free business essentials that can help small businesses save money when starting out.

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Pensions savings – which option is right for you?

In this piece, Chris Kelly shares a helpful guide to your pension options and how to maximise your savings.

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How to save money on your small company with these free business essentials

Collette Jones, money saving expert at Magic Freebies UK, reveals some free business essentials that can help small businesses save money when starting out.

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Car leasing – what is fair wear and tear?

How can you ensure that your dream car doesn’t turn into a leasing nightmare?

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Lessons for life, lessons for work

Here, Danae Varangis, founder and COO, DV Closet, teaches us the lessons she learnt to achieve success.

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How to ace business travel – a quick guide for small business owners

Here, Gavin Bailey, CitySuites operations director, provides his top ten tips for making your business travel a breeze.

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How to turn your hobby into your dream business in 2017

New research from Crunch Accounting has revealed UK employees plan to turn their hobbies into careers in 2017.

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.

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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.