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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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5-minute read
Everything you wanted to know about business insurance
Wondering about the types of insurance available for business? Here’s why you might need business insurance, including the…
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3-minute read
Where’s your trade in this list of highest earners?
Roofers earn 78% more than painters, and 14% more than the next highest earning trade. Find out more.
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4-minute read
Want to become a self-employed courier? Get started with our 8-point guide
Life as a freelance courier brings the freedom of being your own boss. Read our article for eight…
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5-minute read
How to start your own catering company: an 8-step guide
Starting a catering business requires hard work but you may already have many of the tools you need.…
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8-minute read
A step-by-step guide on becoming a self-employed carer
Wondering about how to become a self-employed carer but don’t know where to start? Read our step-by-step guide…
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3-minute read
Everything you need to know about the Companies House confirmation statement
What is a confirmation statement and when do you need to send it? We’ve got everything you need…
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7-minute read
5 ways to market (and grow) your cleaning business
Wondering how to market and grow your cleaning business but don’t know where to start? Read on for…
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6-minute read
How to respond to online reviews of your small business
Deciding how to respond to online reviews can be challenging for small businesses. Read our article for top…
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8-minute read
Essential tips for an award-winning brand refresh
Your brand is one of your company’s most important assets. Simply Business recently completed an award-winning brand refresh…
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7-minute read
How to become a self-employed joiner in the UK
Find out how to become a joiner in the UK. Read our article on apprenticeships, training, salaries, and…
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