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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
Buy-to-let wear and tear allowance: all you need to know as a landlord
Wear and tear is an inevitable part of life as a buy-to-let landlord. Here’s what you need to…
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7-minute read
Online marketing for tradesmen – a quick-start guide
Find out how to set up a good website and get noticed online. Read our how-to digital marketing…
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4-minute read
Can a tenant run a business from my rental property?
Tenants are allowed to run businesses from rental properties, but a landlord can refuse for certain reasons. Check…
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3-minute read
Running a business from a rental property
Are you allowed to run a business from your rental property and on what grounds could your landlord…
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6-minute read
11 pros and cons of working as a freelancer
Thinking about going freelance? Find out the top pros and cons and advantages and disadvantages of being a…
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4-minute read
Landlord fire safety regulations in the UK – a quick-start guide
Landlords have a series of important fire safety obligations. Here, we explain what they are, including information on…
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3-minute read
What’s the difference between a freelancer and a contractor?
Freelancer or contractor? What’s the difference? Find a comparison between these two popular business types and a summary…
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2-minute read
What is commercial insurance?
Commercial insurance explained in plain and jargon-free language: find out about the main types of commercial insurance and…
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2-minute read
What is consequential loss?
Consequential loss is an indirect loss, as compared to a loss from direct damage, and can be covered…
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3-minute read
What do landscapers and gardeners do to survive the winter?
The winter season can be a difficult time for landscapers and gardeners. Read on to learn techniques you…
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