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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.

The growth of the funeral director business

In this piece, we look at why the funeral director industry is big business.

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Five essential characteristics of successful entrepreneurs

Here, Dessy Ohanians, managing director of executive education at the London School of Business and Finance (LSBF), writes about five essential characteristics that entrepreneurs should have in order to be successful.

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How can retailers beat the competition? Finding the tools to improve the odds

In this piece, in association with Close Brothers Retail Finance, we look at how offering retail finance can help put SME retailers ahead of the curve.

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Freelance: Britain’s best places to become your own boss

New research from MoneySuperMarket reveals the best cities across the UK for freelance and how current freelancers feel about self-employment.

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International Women’s Day: Is starting a business as a woman easier than ever?

On International Women's Day, we assess the current state of female entrepreneurship and ask whether it is easier today to launch a business as a woman.

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Happiness and the secrets of growing your business fast

Here, Eric Yuan, CEO and founder of Zoom Video Conferencing, gives us his secrets to growing your business quickly.

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Six top tips for buying a new business

The business market can be tricky to navigate if you don't know what you are doing. Here, we give six tips to help you decide when buying a business.

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Building a relationship: Can a partnership benefit your business?

A partnership between two businesses can often be mutually beneficial and boost revenues. We spoke to Georgina Richardson, COO of TrustedHousesitters about how business partnerships can help you.

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Six top tips for buying a new business

The business market can be tricky to navigate if you don't know what you are doing. Here, we give six tips to help you decide when buying a business.

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Building a relationship: Can a partnership benefit your business?

A partnership between two businesses can often be mutually beneficial and boost revenues. We spoke to Georgina Richardson, COO of TrustedHousesitters about how business partnerships can help you.

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Translating American idioms for UK business owners

In this infographic, we explore a glossary of bemusing American definitions and translate them for UK business owners.

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How one entrepreneur built a free-to-enter lottery site

Here, we look at how serial entrepreneur Henry Buckley looked to shake up what he saw as an underdeveloped sector.

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Five steps to a thriving business

If you’re wondering how you begin to expand your business, think about some of these ideas to help get you started.

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Business ownership and how management teams can impact growth

How are management teams impacting growth, and where does the responsibility lie – with them or the owners? Here, Darren Holdway of Haines Watts discusses the matter.

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