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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
What is intellectual property?
Intellectual property – or IP – refers to anything that has been created, like designs, inventions, brand names…
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5-minute read
How to become a roofer: a step-by-step guide
Thinking of going into the construction industry and becoming a roofer? Read our step-by-step guide to get you…
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5-minute read
What is EBITDA?
EBITDA is a financial metric used to analyse a company’s profitability before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization are…
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5-minute read
What is direct selling?
Direct selling is when you make money by selling products to consumers when you don’t have a shop.…
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4-minute read
HMRC’s new late submission points system: here’s how it’ll work
HMRC is introducing a new late submission system for penalties from 2022, when points will replace automatic fines.…
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7-minute read
How to set up an estate agency – a guide to starting your own business
If you want to set up your own estate agency, our guide covers everything from the skills you…
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10-minute read
Carbon monoxide and smoke alarm regulations for landlords in the UK
Keep your tenants and properties safe – here’s all the regulations surrounding smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms.…
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4-minute read
How to budget: a budget calculator and guide for the self-employed
From rent and materials to marketing and client invoices, as a business owner you need to be on…
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2-minute read
3 benefits of landlords using a letting agent
As well as finding tenants, letting agents can help negotiate terms, keep up with regulations, and maintain your…
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5-minute read
A guide to HMO licence fines and other fines for landlords
There are lots of landlord legal obligations you should know, including HMO (house in multiple occupation) licence fines…
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