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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.

Disaster recovery revolution – why you should be ahead of the curve

Here, Paul Mills, managing director of Six Degrees Group, explains why having a disaster plan is pivotal for small businesses.

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Key steps in building your business journey

Gavin Curr ACCA, audits and accounts manager at Martin Aitken & Co Limited, explains the financial ‘building blocks’ needed to create the perfect platform for business success.

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Starting a business in Edinburgh: A small business guide

The location of a startup is important because it influences its rate of growth and expansion. Edinburgh has been named as the best place to start a small business in the UK.

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Every penny counts: How to reduce unnecessary spending in business

Here, Richard Stonier of Tally explains three ways to reduce unnecessary spending in business.

Startup Funding and Grants

Putting the past behind you: how to get back on track after a financial blip

Here, Ashley Finance’s group sales director, Richard Waldman, explains how to overcome a financial blip in your business.

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Top small business tips on saving costs

Here Bobby Lane, business agony uncle and partner at SSH LLP gives his top tips on keeping a lid on costs.

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Practical steps towards Brexit for businesses

Here, Barney Byfield, managing director of davpack.co.uk, examines how businesses can approach Brexit.

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Lessons learned from the Addison Lee case

Here, Dave Chaplin, CEO and founder of ContractorCalculator, discusses what we can learn from the Addison Lee case.

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Practical steps towards Brexit for businesses

Here, Barney Byfield, managing director of davpack.co.uk, examines how businesses can approach Brexit.

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Lessons learned from the Addison Lee case

Here, Dave Chaplin, CEO and founder of ContractorCalculator, discusses what we can learn from the Addison Lee case.

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Top tips for hiring a bodyguard

You don't need to be rich or a celebrity to hire a bodyguard. Here are some tips to help you find the best option.

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Important things to look for when starting a new job

When you finally find a new job it can be a scary process to begin with. We look at some tips to help you when starting a new job.

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Four ways safe medical storage soothes subject access requests

Employee medical data and records is an important asset for businesses to protect as GDPR comes into effect next year.

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Starting your own essay writing business from home

If you have ever thought about setting up an essay writing business at home, here are some tips to get you started.

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