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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.

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Here, we look at what a CCTV drain survey is and what the benefits are.

Advice

Advice

Saving money on business vehicles

Here, we look at the benefits of leasing a business vehicle over buying.

Business Ideas & Planning

Five ways to disrupt a stagnant industry

Here, Jonathan Russell of SaaS company Bizdaq presents a guide to help small business owners make the leap to becoming a disruptive business.

Advice

Key strategies for SMEs to save money on foreign exchange

Jack Horton, CEO of Whites FX, presents some key strategies for all SMEs looking to save money on their foreign currency exchange.

Work life balance

How to stay in love with your work

Kate Russell presents advice on achieving happiness in the workplace as a business owner or an employee.

Business Ideas & Planning

How I learned the ropes in my small business

Starting a business from scratch can be a challenge for most people, but especially so for individuals without previous experience. Tim Fouracre, founder and CEO of cloud accounting company Clear Books, outlines some of his key learning points on starting and growing a business.

Work life balance

Career flexibility: Juggling parenthood with business ambition

Caroline Crabbe, general manager at Jo Jingles, discusses how to balance the responsibilities of work and raising a family.

Advice

Valentine’s Day spending continues to rise

Here, we look at the upwards trajectory of UK Valentine's Day spending.

Work life balance

Career flexibility: Juggling parenthood with business ambition

Caroline Crabbe, general manager at Jo Jingles, discusses how to balance the responsibilities of work and raising a family.

Advice

Valentine’s Day spending continues to rise

Here, we look at the upwards trajectory of UK Valentine's Day spending.

Advice

Corporate gift etiquette: How to get it right

Here, we look at how to exercise judgment when giving a corporate gift.

Advice

Why SMEs should sort their cards for Valentine’s day  

Almost three fifths of small companies still do not have the means to process card payments. Gareth Poppleton discusses the increase in demand for card payment facilities.

Business Ideas & Planning

Tips and tricks for the business paths less travelled 

Here, we look at why a niche business might be a viable option.

Investing in a franchise

Why a franchise sector could be the right choice

Pip Wilkins discusses the continuing strength of the franchise sector and why franchising is such a viable option for a would-be business owner.

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