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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.

The inside scoop on Qatar

If you are planning a trip to Qatar, it’s good to know the different laws in the country in order to have a peaceful and pleasant stay.

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News

Self-employed rely on their business, not pensions, to fund retirement

Rather than saving into a pension, 630,000 self-employed people in the UK view their business as their financial lifeline, research finds.

Business Ideas & Planning

How tech entrepreneurs turned their creativity into a business

In this piece, in association with the Federation of Small Businesses, we look at the journey of four tech entrepreneurs, from raw tech talent to owner of a flourishing company. 

Advice

Seven great ways of investing as a small business owner

Here, we look at seven of the best investing tips that small business owners should know:

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Growing your business through dual citizenship

Here, we look at how dual citizenship can be a handy thing to have for business owners.

Startup Funding and Grants

Using the bank of mum and dad for business funding

In this piece, we look at the ways in which parents can benefit from injecting cash into their offspring's business.

Advice

Starting a family business: the dos and don’ts

Family businesses still need robust HR policies – perhaps even more than other businesses – while succession planning requires clear thinking.

Advice

eSports take off in the UK

eSports, where live play is watched on TV and by audiences in an arena, has been a serious business in the Far East for over a decade and is now soaring in popularity in the UK.

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Starting a family business: the dos and don’ts

Family businesses still need robust HR policies – perhaps even more than other businesses – while succession planning requires clear thinking.

Advice

eSports take off in the UK

eSports, where live play is watched on TV and by audiences in an arena, has been a serious business in the Far East for over a decade and is now soaring in popularity in the UK.

Advice

The changing face of the property market

The advent and progression of an increase in consumer power has caused a number of changes within the property market.

Business Ideas & Planning

Revitalise small business growth

If your company is being hit by a slowdown, there are various ways you can revitalise it.

Investing in a franchise

Getting involved with a franchise opportunity

Here's why the franchise route could be the best one for your business aspirations.

Advice

​The rise, fall and rise of the rental market

The private rental and buy-to- let markets are set for a huge overhaul amid widespread stamp duty and taxation changes.

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Employing & managing staff

The importance of vocational rehabilitation services for SMEs

In Aviva’s latest SME research*, 57 per cent of employers surveyed agreed that nowadays employees expect benefits to protect against loss of income or earnings. What do you offer your people?

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What are the benefits of business broadband?

Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade

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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?

Business Technology

Future-proof your business communications set-up

Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings