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What is a freight forwarder?
What is a freight forwarder? A freight forwarder is a person or company that moves cargo for importers…
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A guide to street food and starting a food truck business
Tacos, sourdough pizza, plant-based burgers. Whatever your foodie idea, read our step-by-step guide to setting up a mobile…
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How to become a groundworker and set up your own business
Are you thinking of becoming a groundworker and setting up your own business? Here’s our step-by-step guide to…
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What is intellectual property?
Intellectual property – or IP – refers to anything that has been created, like designs, inventions, brand names…
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How to become a roofer: a step-by-step guide
Thinking of going into the construction industry and becoming a roofer? Read our step-by-step guide to get you…
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What is EBITDA?
EBITDA is a financial metric used to analyse a company’s profitability before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization are…
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HMRC’s new late submission points system: here’s how it’ll work
HMRC is introducing a new late submission system for penalties from 2022, when points will replace automatic fines.…
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What is direct selling?
Direct selling is when you make money by selling products to consumers when you don’t have a shop.…
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How to budget: a budget calculator and guide for the self-employed
From rent and materials to marketing and client invoices, as a business owner you need to be on…
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What is a director’s loan account? A guide for limited company directors
What is a director’s loan account and what are the tax implications of withdrawing money from your limited…
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