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Starting a Business

Advice on how to start your own business, with guides to help you plan, develop and finance a start-up company, plus recommendations on registering the business, its legal structure and finding financial backing for growth. Whether you are just beginning or have already taken the first steps and want to keep everything on track, our expert articles will give you the knowledge to help lead you to success, whilst maintaining a good work-life balance.

Starting a business can initially seem daunting, but with good support and a strong idea you can quickly pass through the key stages of the setting-up process and be able to launch your company with a solid foundation.

Topics covered include: regulations and requirements for company owners, finding and selecting the professional services you may need (such as banking, insurance, accountancy etc.), legal structure options (self-employed person, sole trader, a partnership or a limited company), business planning, UK start up funding sources and finding your first customers.

Should your business invest in cryptocurrencies?

Can your company genuinely benefit from investing in the cryptocurrency phenomenon? Here, we find out.

Advice

Investing in a franchise

How to start a franchise business

Those investors who want to know how to start a franchise business should read this simplified guide.

Business Ideas & Planning

What makes a great brainstorming session?

Nick Pollitt of DBI furniture solutions put together the best way to have an affective brainstorming session in your business.

Advice

How to earn money online as you travel in your gap year

Maintaining a revenue stream and earning money while you travel can be vital, here is how you can start.

Startup Funding and Grants

How much does it really cost to start a small business?

Here, we break down where your money is likely to be spent when starting your new business.

Startup Funding and Grants

An insight into borrowing patterns in Q4

The supply and demand for business finance changes drastically towards the Christmas build-up, showing trends that are not seen during any time of year. Here, we investigate.

Advice

Starting out as an SME: what you need to know

Here, Russ Madley, head of B2B, Kaspersky Lab, gives his advice on how to go about starting out as an SME

Business Ideas & Planning

An interest in health and fitness turned into a business venture

In February of 2015, Rami Abramov and Vicky Ushakova cofounded Tasteaholics, a website dedicated to promoting health and fitness. They had hoped to improve the health of their followers as well as their overall outlook on life through a healthy diet, proper nutrition, and fitness awareness. They regularly collaborate with other business endeavours that encourage fitness and health education, further showing their commitment to promoting health awareness and their passion for a healthier future.

Advice

Starting out as an SME: what you need to know

Here, Russ Madley, head of B2B, Kaspersky Lab, gives his advice on how to go about starting out as an SME

Business Ideas & Planning

An interest in health and fitness turned into a business venture

In February of 2015, Rami Abramov and Vicky Ushakova cofounded Tasteaholics, a website dedicated to promoting health and fitness. They had hoped to improve the health of their followers as well as their overall outlook on life through a healthy diet, proper nutrition, and fitness awareness. They regularly collaborate with other business endeavours that encourage fitness and health education, further showing their commitment to promoting health awareness and their passion for a healthier future.

Advice

The MAC response to the call for evidence on the impact of Brexit

In this piece, Verity Buckingham of Dentons discusses the Migration Advisory Committee's findings on the economic and social impact of the UK's exit from the EU.

Advice

How to be resourceful: Top tips for small business frugality

Here, Gauri Kangai of Geovation discusses how being frugal makes smart business sense throughout your start-up’s scale phase.

Advice

Older entrepreneurs: Tips for business success

Here, Etienne Krieger looks at the ways for older people to ensure their venture is as secure and successful as possible.

Success stories

England’s wine industry: an overview

Here, specialist wine insurance provider Lycetts documents the growth of the country’s wine industry.

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Employing & managing staff

The importance of vocational rehabilitation services for SMEs

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What are the benefits of business broadband?

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How should I select my business broadband provider?

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Future-proof your business communications set-up

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