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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
Recovery Advice for Business scheme and other free business support
Find out about the government’s Recovery Advice for Business scheme and other sources of free advice and support…
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3-minute read
How to write a meeting agenda: a simple guide and template
Read our guide to writing a meeting agenda, using our free template to help your meetings run as…
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10-minute read
What is a challenger bank – and what’s the best challenger bank for business?
Wondering about the best challenger bank for business? Our guide explains more about challenger banks, as well as…
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8-minute read
Crowdfunding: is it right for your small business?
Do you pay back crowdfunding? What are the UK’s best crowdfunding sites for small business? Read our complete…
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7-minute read
What’s the difference between a labour-only subcontractor and a bona fide subcontractor?
The terms bona fide subcontractor and labour-only subcontractor still cause confusion for tradespeople buying business insurance. Learn what…
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8-minute read
Best online booking systems: 9 options to help you reopen
We’ve reviewed nine of the best appointment scheduling apps by their price, features, and any Covid-19 specific support…
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