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3-minute read
Apply for UTR number: a guide to getting a unique taxpayer reference
What is a UTR number and how do you apply for one? Our guide for the self-employed has…
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7-minute read
A guide on how to sell a business
If you want to sell a business but don’t know where to start, our guide details the process…
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4-minute read
Home baking businesses rise as Great British Bake Off returns
Simply Business data reveals a nationwide trend for home baking with a surge in new home baking businesses…
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5-minute read
Fluctuating pound sterling – what does it mean for small businesses?
Following several tax cuts outlined in the mini-Budget, the value of pound sterling dropped. How could this impact…
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6-minute read
How to become a personal trainer – a guide to starting your own business
Thinking about becoming a PT? Read our guide to find out more about the qualifications and equipment you…
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3-minute read
IR35 reforms reversed: what does it mean for the self-employed?
The government announced its intention to reverse IR35 reform in its mini-Budget on 23 September. Find out what…
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9-minute read
How to start a cake and baking business from home
If you’re wondering how to set up a cake business from home, our guide will help.
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6-minute read
How to make money with Airbnb experiences: a simple guide
From city tours to cooking lessons, here’s how to make money with Airbnb experiences – and you don’t…
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5-minute read
What does productivity mean? A guide for small businesses
Productivity is a measure of efficiency in business and can help you get to grips with how much…
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What is asset finance?
Asset finance can help you buy new equipment, or unlock funding that you can use to invest in…
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