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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.

How to find a job on your smartphone

With the ubiquity of technology in our society, there are many ways to find a job, here is a guide on how to use your smartphone to find one.

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Setting up a company

Best countries for opening an LLC

Here we look at how you can set up a Limited Liability Company (LLC) in Hong Kong, Ireland, the Netherlands and Spain.

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The quiet opportunity: Top tips to maximise on downtime

Dr Mark Winwood, AXA PPP healthcare, has shared his advice on how to view downtime as a golden opportunity to think – and do – something different to benefit yourself and your business.

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Five rules for launching a disruptive business

Guy Myles from independent financial adviser Flying Colours outlines his five rules for building a brilliantly disruptive business.

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Considerations when starting a small business

Starting a business can be daunting and terrifying, here are some considerations you should take before starting.

Startup Funding and Grants

What is a personal guarantee on a business loan?

A significant portion of business lending is through unsecured loans - these often require a personal guarantee. This article looks at what they actually are and their pros and cons.

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Three common start-up mistakes and how to avoid them

When you are starting a business, it is very easy to overlook aspects of the company and make mistakes; here is how to avoid them.

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Three reasons to run your startup in Zürich

Here, Isabelle Ohnemus, CEO at EyeFitU, tells us why you should think about starting your business in Zürich.

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Three common start-up mistakes and how to avoid them

When you are starting a business, it is very easy to overlook aspects of the company and make mistakes; here is how to avoid them.

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Three reasons to run your startup in Zürich

Here, Isabelle Ohnemus, CEO at EyeFitU, tells us why you should think about starting your business in Zürich.

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What can SMEs learn from the 2017 General Election results?

Following the 2017 General Election surprises, John Morris, partner at Smith & Williamson, teaches us how we can learn from the mistakes of Prime Minister Theresa May.

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Supporting UK start-ups and scale-ups – What can you learn?

Here, Marta Solorzano and Khalil Souki, economic development experts at PA Consulting Group look at how we can best support UK start-ups in the UK?

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What SMEs can learn from governments Brexit negotiations

In the light of Brexit and a hung Parliament, David Freedman – Director of Sales at Huthwaite International – considers the crucial role effective negotiating can play for businesses.

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How to start a successful clothing boutique

Here, we take a look at how to set up a successful clothing boutique, with the retail industry set to see a big boost from consumers.

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