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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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4-minute read
How to set a freelance hourly rate: what hourly rate should I charge?
Setting a freelance rate, whether by the hour or by the project, is one of the most important…
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7-minute read
Best business credit cards in the UK – a comparison guide
We compare some of the best business credit cards in the UK for small businesses in 2016, including…
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3-minute read
Employers’ liability insurance certificate: what it is and when you should display it
Our quick guide to employers’ liability insurance certificates will help you understand your obligations under HSE legislation. Read…
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6-minute read
Renting to students: what landlords need to know
Our guide to student lettings runs through what landlords need to know for renting to students, from council…
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3-minute read
Contract works insurance explained
Contract works insurance is a cover for construction workers that can protect your work in progress. Find out…
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4-minute read
Consumer Protection Act: a summary guide for small businesses
The Consumer Protection Act is the law which governs if and when a customer can make a claim…
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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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