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What expenses can I claim if I work from home?
Our straightforward guide to expenses if you work from home will help you to claim what you are entitled to. You’ll be surprised at how much you can save.
Self-employed pensions: what you need to know
Self-employed pension options. Why and how to plan now for the best state pension, private pension or other options if you are freelance or self-employed.
How to Set-up a Business Today: 7 Simple Steps
Wondering how to set-up a business? In most cases, starting a business in the UK is quick, cheap and easy. Follow these 7 steps to set-up your business in a day.
How to Set Up a Pop-up Shop
Pop-up shops are a great way to test out your ideas, build your brand and make sales without the cost and commitment of permanent premises.
Six reasons why today is the day to start your business
For women in the UK, the balance is shifting from ‘why start a business’ to ‘why not’? Here are six reasons why it could be time to get going with that idea.
Guide: Your Business Plan
How to prepare a high-quality plan using a number of easy-to-follow steps. You can also download our free Business Plan template.
How to set-up a subscription box service
Subscription box businesses have taken off and are set for greater growth. Here are six essential steps to set-up your own subscription box service.
Sole Trader v Limited Company: What is best for your business?
Your legal structure has implications for your finances, tax and even what you put on your website. This short guide will give you a snap shot of the two most common options and how they affect your tax, legal and financial responsibilities.
Cash flow forecast template and tutorial
Cashflow forecasting is essential for any business. It’s very simple, so don’t be daunted. Just download our template and follow this great tutorial.
Saira Khan: advice to help you start and grow your business
Saira Khan didn’t win The Apprentice, but she has been one of the best and most memorable candidates in the show’s history. Saira’s gone on to success in business and TV presenting. She shares her tips with Kat Kynes.
How to choose (and protect) your company name
Company names are legally required when forming a company. Here are our top tips for a smooth process.
The art of picking a co-founder
If you are looking for a partner for your business or start-up, this is great advice from Guy Kawasaki…
Three steps to a creative business plan
Take these three steps to an ambitious master plan that can take your creative business to new heights.
