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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 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.

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How your business can think small but grow big

Jon Feingold discusses the importance of retaining a customer focus as your business grows and becomes more complex.

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How to regain your motivation as a small business owner

It's inevitable that your motivation levels will take a hit at some point near the beginning of your business journey. Grainne Kelly gives some top tips for regaining your work mojo.

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The best advice to those setting up a business

Support is available; you just need to know where to find it. Claire Welch from Dobson Welch Recruitment Specialists shares her experience of setting up a successful business.

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How to run an immersive theatre production

The extraordinary world of immersive theatre – in particular Suspects, Lunatics and a Leather Apron, which explores the Jack the Ripper story.

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How to run a craft workshop

Frustrated with endless paperwork, art teacher Wayne sought a creative career elsewhere and now offers art workshops and craft-themed parties to people of all ages

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How to run a cheese and craft ale shop

How a passion for fine cheeses and craft ales – and a positive response to a Twitter business pitch – spawned a thriving shop in north London.

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How to be a butcher

Have you ever thought about becoming a butcher? Terry Murray and son explain the highs and lows of running a popular family butchers in London.

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How to run a cheese and craft ale shop

How a passion for fine cheeses and craft ales – and a positive response to a Twitter business pitch – spawned a thriving shop in north London.

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How to be a butcher

Have you ever thought about becoming a butcher? Terry Murray and son explain the highs and lows of running a popular family butchers in London.

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Getting started: Challenges faced by early-stage businesses

Here, Ian James highlights some of the common challenges which early stage businesses across all sectors face.

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Only animal lovers need apply: running a pet shop

NHS cost accountant turned pet shop owner Hannah shares her story and advice with would-be pet shop owners and animal lovers seeking a career change.

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Making the transition from the corporate world to an SME

Insights on transitioning to a smaller business as well as advice to SMEs on making the most of new hires from the corporate world

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What is on the small business support wish list for 2017

The Small Business Taskforce was set up to fight for smaller companies as it feels like Whitehall may not have them as a priority any longer.

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What are the funding options for hospitality businesses?

Hospitality businesses have faced a number of challenges in the last couple of years. Find out what funding and support is available.

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.

Employing & managing staff

The importance of vocational rehabilitation services for SMEs

In Aviva’s latest SME research*, 57 per cent of employers surveyed agreed that nowadays employees expect benefits to protect against loss of income or earnings. What do you offer your people?

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What are the benefits of business broadband?

Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade