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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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10-minute read
Brand identity: tips for designing and creating your brand
Want to know how to create a brand identity for your business? We’ve got a step-by-step guide with…
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10-minute read
How to get a buy-to-let mortgage: a simple guide
If you’re planning on buying a property to rent out, then you’ll probably be looking into a buy-to-let…
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9-minute read
How to become a self-employed accountant
Wondering how to start an accounting business? Find out what qualifications you need and the steps required to…
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11-minute read
Air source heat pump grant: how landlords can get funding
You could get cash to upgrade your boiler in your buy-to-let property. Find out what government grants are…
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12-minute read
How to become a virtual assistant – plus a guide to getting clients
Have admin and secretarial experience and want to go self-employed? Becoming a virtual assistant could be for you.…
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6-minute read
The DMCC Bill: how will it impact your business?
If you run your business online, you may have been eagerly following the Digital Markets, Competition & Consumers…
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6-minute read
Right to work share code checks – a small business guide
How do you check an employee’s right to work and what is a share code? Read our guide…
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3-minute read
Key to success: Locksmith wins Britain’s Best Small Business Name 2024
After almost 2,500 public votes, the winner of the Simply Business award for ‘Britain’s Best Small Business Name’…
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10-minute read
What are the best freelance websites?
Is Fiverr or Upwork the best website for freelancers? The web is packed with online marketplaces connecting professionals…
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8-minute read
How to use WhatsApp Business – a guide for small businesses
WhatsApp Business is a powerful communication tool for small businesses – how can you use it to make…
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