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How to start an online shop – the ultimate guide to selling online
Read our step-by-step guide on how to become an online seller
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Online or on the high street, our guides on the retail sector can help.
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10-minute read
The best sustainable packaging materials for small businesses
Looking for an alternative to plastic packaging? Eco-friendly materials for food, products, and deliveries exist – and needn’t…
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5-minute read
Consumer protection – distance selling regulations for your business
What is distance selling? Distance selling regulations are no longer applicable, but there are still guidelines you need…
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3-minute read
Etsy withholding sellers’ money – what does this mean for small businesses?
Sole traders and small businesses with an Etsy shop are threatening to boycott the platform over its payment…
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9-minute read
How to start an online business – in 7 simple steps
You’ll need a great idea and a simple business website. But what else does it take to sell…
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6-minute read
A guide to back orders – and how to manage them
Back orders happen when an online shop sells something that’s temporarily out of stock. But how do you…
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10-minute read
International shipping from UK: a guide for small businesses
Need to know about the rules, taxes and costs associated with international shipping? Read our guide for online…
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9-minute read
How to become a florist – and set up your own business
Interested in turning your creativity to the world of cut flowers, flower arranging and floristry? Find marketing ideas,…
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11-minute read
Sale of goods and Consumer Rights Act 2015: guide for small businesses
Find out everything you need to know about the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
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3-minute read
A novel trend: independent bookshop total hits 10-year high
From the impact of the pandemic to the rising trend of BookTok, find out why the number of…
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3-minute read
New barcode stamps: what small businesses need to know
Old stamps without barcodes won’t be valid after 31 January 2023. Read what you need to do as…
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