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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.

How to ace business travel – a quick guide for small business owners

Here, Gavin Bailey, CitySuites operations director, provides his top ten tips for making your business travel a breeze.

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Startup Funding and Grants

The best way to finance your new business

Here are the pros and cons of borrowing money, selling a part of your business, or bootstrapping your way to growth, with an explanation of each option.

Setting up a company

How can small teams challenge creativity

Here, Andy Bolter, creative partner at Yes&Pepper, tells us how you can inspire creativity in your small business team.

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How to turn your hobby into your dream business in 2017

New research from Crunch Accounting has revealed UK employees plan to turn their hobbies into careers in 2017.

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How your business can think small but grow big

Jon Feingold discusses the importance of retaining a customer focus as your business grows and becomes more complex.

Business Ideas & Planning

How to build a business that stands out in a traditional marketplace

Here, Chris Kaye gives some top tips on how you can get the upper hand when it comes to making your business stand out from the rest.

Setting up a company

New year, new business resolution: Top tips for start-ups

Stephen Ibbotson, ICAEW director of business, offers up some tips to help a new business get off to a strong start in 2017.

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How to regain your motivation as a small business owner

It's inevitable that your motivation levels will take a hit at some point near the beginning of your business journey. Grainne Kelly gives some top tips for regaining your work mojo.

Setting up a company

New year, new business resolution: Top tips for start-ups

Stephen Ibbotson, ICAEW director of business, offers up some tips to help a new business get off to a strong start in 2017.

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How to regain your motivation as a small business owner

It's inevitable that your motivation levels will take a hit at some point near the beginning of your business journey. Grainne Kelly gives some top tips for regaining your work mojo.

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The best advice to those setting up a business

Support is available; you just need to know where to find it. Claire Welch from Dobson Welch Recruitment Specialists shares her experience of setting up a successful business.

Business Ideas & Planning

Make your new business a success

Do you have a fresh new business venture you want to begin but are unsure how to proceed? Follow our guide here.

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How to run an immersive theatre production

The extraordinary world of immersive theatre – in particular Suspects, Lunatics and a Leather Apron, which explores the Jack the Ripper story.

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How to run a craft workshop

Frustrated with endless paperwork, art teacher Wayne sought a creative career elsewhere and now offers art workshops and craft-themed parties to people of all ages

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How should I select my business broadband provider?

As with any supplier, it’s important to do your research and ask important questions before you select a broadband provider for your business. But what are the must-have things you should take into consideration?

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Future-proof your business communications set-up

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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.