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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.

Things to consider when using international business suppliers

If you need to import services or products from abroad, there are a number of considerations you need to make before starting. Here are some of them.

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Startup Funding and Grants

Top options for financing your new business

It is essential that you know all the options available to you when funding your company.

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The rise of vacant properties in the UK

There are many reasons that have contributed to the rise of vacant properties in the UK and this post takes a look at some of these issues.

Work life balance

How do the most famous entrepreneurs in the world stay fit?

Here's why being too busy is never an excuse to shun exercise.

Business Ideas & Planning

What you should know before starting a business

Thinking of starting a business? Hayley Parsons gives a few pointers to consider before you leap into self-employment.

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CSR: Growing stronger by doing good

Brigette Bard explains how many different types of profit can be generated by supporting charities and taking an active interest in community issues.

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The FAMR review: What does it mean for small businesses? 

As more and more small businesses look to provide support to employees struggling to manage their retirement savings, the Financial Advice Market Review couldn't have come at a better time, says Andrew Firth.

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How to be a female leader in a macho industry

Kelly Williams discusses what it takes to be a successful female-led small business in the highly competitive sports marketing industry.

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The FAMR review: What does it mean for small businesses? 

As more and more small businesses look to provide support to employees struggling to manage their retirement savings, the Financial Advice Market Review couldn't have come at a better time, says Andrew Firth.

Advice

How to be a female leader in a macho industry

Kelly Williams discusses what it takes to be a successful female-led small business in the highly competitive sports marketing industry.

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Protection, productivity and passion: How headsets help on hazardous industrial sites

Here, we look at how 3M's PELTOR headsets provide safety, productivity, comfort and even entertainment for workers on noisy sites.

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The most valuable health and safety qualifications for small businesses

Which qualifications offer the most value for small business owners looking for an essential understanding of workplace safety practices? Here, we find out.

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How to start and finance a business

David Taylor speaks to two different companies about starting up and funding their project.

Business Ideas & Planning

The benefits of running a small hotel business

Boutique hotel owner Peter O’Sullivan explains some of the benefits of going it alone and starting a smaller, independent hotel.

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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

Business Loans

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.

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Friendly guide – top tips for small businesses switching to VoIP

With the landline shutdown coming fast, there’s never been a better time to switch to VoIP. Don’t let your small business be left behind!

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Avoid delays with exports and imports

Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world