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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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6-minute read
A guide to deposit protection schemes for UK landlords
Most UK landlords are required to put tenants’ deposits in a government-approved tenancy deposit protection scheme. Here’s what…
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7-minute read
What’s a general business partnership and is it right for me?
Who is a general business partnership best for, how does it work, and how do you set one…
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6-minute read
A quick guide to finding a product to sell online
Want to make money by selling items in an online shop? Our guide will help you get started…
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5-minute read
What’s the Minimum Income Floor (MIF) for Universal Credit?
Are you claiming the Universal Credit benefit – or thinking about applying for it? Here’s what you need…
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3-minute read
SIC codes and your business – what is a SIC code and when do you need one?
SIC codes, or standard industrial classification codes, give Companies House a quick and easy way of understanding what…
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4-minute read
What is a dormant company? A guide for small businesses
How do you make a small company dormant? Find out the definition of dormant company and how to…
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8-minute read
How to get clients as a freelancer or contractor: 7 tried-and-tested methods
Wondering how to get clients as a freelancer, or how to get freelance work? Here are seven methods…
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6-minute read
Winning construction contracts: a guide
Read our guide to find out about the tendering process and how to make your company stand out.
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7-minute read
Is it better to let furnished or unfurnished properties?
Whether you have a studio flat or a three bed cottage, our guide will help you decide whether…
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4-minute read
Can HMRC check your bank account without your permission?
Do you know whether HMRC can check personal bank accounts? This article explains more – plus how HMRC…
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