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15-minute read
Small business ideas – best businesses to start yourself
Here are the best small business ideas in the UK – plus how you can get started.
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7-minute read
Spring Budget 2024 – latest news for small businesses
From a fuel duty extension to a cut to National Insurance, here’s what Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced on…
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11-minute read
How to write a marketing plan for your small business
A marketing plan will help you reach customers and promote your business. Download this free marketing template for…
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2-minute read
Open letter to the Chancellor: Spring Budget 2024
Simply Business UK CEO Alan Thomas addresses Chancellor Jeremy Hunt on behalf of small business owners, ahead of…
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11-minute read
How to start affiliate marketing – the complete guide
What is affiliate marketing and how can you make money from it? Read on for top tips on…
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8-minute read
A landlord’s guide to right to rent checks
How can landlords complete immigration checks on prospective tenants and what are the right to rent documents they…
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4-minute read
Capital gains tax changes – how much could they cost landlords?
The capital gains tax allowance is being halved to £3,000 in April 2024. How much this could cost…
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3-minute read
Which trade earns the most – and where?
Which tradespeople earn the most and where are the highest and lowest earning towns for tradespeople in the…
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13-minute read
What is IR35? A guide for the self-employed
What is IR35? Many self-employed contractors find the rules confusing. Here we explain IR35’s history, rules and the…
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13-minute read
Which bank has the best business bank account?
Finding the best business bank account will help you take care of your finances. We compare the top…
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6-minute read
Image copyright laws – tips for using images in your marketing
Consistency, creativity, and copyright laws are three things to remember when choosing images in your marketing. Here’s how…
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