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5-minute read
Autumn Budget – what does it mean for small businesses?
From Labour’s business tax roadmap to fuel duty increases, read our Autumn Budget predictions.
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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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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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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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4-minute read
A sole trader’s checklist – 13 top tips
Amidst all the doom and gloom, last week saw some good news – the number of sole traders…
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