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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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6-minute read
7 tips for improving your sleep: an expert guide
Poor sleep, or not enough of it, affects your health. The self-employed especially can struggle to relax –…
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12-minute read
How to remove mould in your rental property
Removing mould can be a nightmare for landlords. Our guide will help you remove mould from walls, furnishings…
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5-minute read
Workplace pensions – an employer’s guide
It’s the law for employers to set up a workplace pension and enrol their employees into it, helping…
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10-minute read
What is the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)?
The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) is a tax deduction system for contractors and subcontractors. Here’s what small businesses…
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8-minute read
A guide to self-employed maternity pay
Can you get maternity pay if you’re self-employed or a small business owner? Read our guide to find…
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3-minute read
Revealed: only 30% of UK small businesses are run by women
Staggering new data from Simply Business on the challenges female business owners face . Read on to find…
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5-minute read
Generation rent: what do tenants really think about renting?
What do ‘generation rent’ really think about renting? A new report by the NRLA shares insights about tenants…
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3-minute read
Baroness Karren Brady CBE announced as Simply Business’s first ever Small Business Ambassador
A new partnership between Baroness Karren Brady CBE and Simply Business is focused on raising the profile of…
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7-minute read
How to do a competitor analysis for your small business
Want to beat your competitors? Take a strategic view of their products, services, marketing and pricing. Here’s how.
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6-minute read
Billboard advertising: ever considered it for your small business?
Billboard advertising can help attract new customers and build a brand. Find out who won our billboard competition…
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