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Autumn Budget – what could it mean for small businesses?
From Labour’s business tax roadmap to fuel duty increases, read our Autumn Budget predictions.
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Revealed: the best small vans for 2024
From size and fuel economy to reliability and basic features, we surveyed small businesses to find out which…
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9-minute read
How to make a YouTube video – marketing tips, tricks, and techniques
Ever wondered how to make a YouTube video? Discover YouTube strategy and topics to help market your small…
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How to calculate return on capital employed (ROCE)
Knowing your business’s return on capital employed could help you to understand profitability and attract investment. Read more.
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Six inspiring UK small business owners – Business Boost 2023
Meet the shortlisted small business owners of our Business Boost 2023 competition. Who do you think will win…
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Rental reforms: government announces Section 21 U-turn
As the Renters’ Reform Bill moves through parliament, plans to scrap Section 21 have been paused until improvements…
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How to make money on Pinterest – build a brand and monetise pins
More than recipes and wedding inspiration, Pinterest is a useful tool for selling products, brand awareness, or making…
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Taking on an apprentice as a small business owner
Looking to share your industry knowledge by hiring an apprentice in your small business? Read on to discover…
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Black Friday: is it helpful or harmful to small businesses?
From shutting their websites to supporting ‘Colour Friday’, here’s how small businesses are responding to Black Friday. Read…
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What 3 trades will be most affected by skills shortages?
New data reveals the trades that will be hit hardest by the skilled worker shortage and what’s causing…
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Buy-to-let mortgage affordability – a guide for landlords
What are the affordability requirements for a buy-to-let mortgage? Find out how to pass buy-to-let mortgage affordability and…
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