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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.

Is buy to let still a good small business option?

Here, we look at why there is ample opportunity to take advantage of the limited supply and growing demand of the buy to let sector.

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How Forex trading with Xtrade can help you bring in extra profit

Here are some approaches to Forex trading with Xtrade that may improve your odds of taking a profit.

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Three benefits to investing in commercial landscaping

Here's why dabbling in a little business landscaping could be worth pursuing for you and your small business.

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How to lower the costs of owning your own plane

Being able to travel wherever they want is often the main attraction for budding pilots. Here's what to know when buying a small plane.

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Online lottery tickets a growing business

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Seven basic pieces of advice for entrepreneurs to consider

Here, Mihir Kapadia shares some fundamental pointers on how to handle the rollercoaster ride of being an entrepreneur.

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Thinking of writing a business book? Here’s what you should know

Mindy Gibbins-Klein gives some pointers on how to structure your bestselling book.

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Punch above your weight: How your small business can appear bigger

In this piece, in association with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), we look at the measures your early-stage company can take to appear larger and more established.

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Thinking of writing a business book? Here’s what you should know

Mindy Gibbins-Klein gives some pointers on how to structure your bestselling book.

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Punch above your weight: How your small business can appear bigger

In this piece, in association with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), we look at the measures your early-stage company can take to appear larger and more established.

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Using compatibles saves money, safely

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Going into business with your best friend: Why it works

Here, Lisa Dodds discusses how starting a company with a friend can give you an opportunity to stand out from the crowd.

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How failure is success in the making for your small business

Here, Javier Cámara discusses the steps to take to ensure your small business can be the one in ten that succeeds.

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The world’s best countries for investment

If you’d like to venture into global investment opportunities, take a look at some of the countries performing well economically.

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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