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  • December 4, 2023 by Lauren Felstead

    Entrepreneurs and their holidays

    If you’re a small business owner it’s likely that you don’t take a break as often as you should. CITY AM reported that half of the UK’s business owners take less than six days off a year, ‘with one in five taking no time off at all’. Whilst it’s easy to see why business owners are […]

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  • December 4, 2023 by Lauren Felstead

    Can I use your 20 Wenlock Road address for my company?

    Starting a new business is daunting enough without worrying about your home address appearing on the public register for your company, which it will if you use it as your company’s registered office address.

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  • December 4, 2023 by Ben Cowcill

    Why 2018 is the year to start your production company

    Starting a production company used to be right up there with becoming an astronaut or rock star as one of those fantasy careers that mums and dads would gently dissuade their children from pursuing. Established production companies were simply too dominant, the opportunities too few and the costs too high for new companies to have […]

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  • December 4, 2023 by Tom Richardson

    Everything you need to know when starting your gardening business

    You may know your hydrangeas from your hollyhocks, but how clued up are you on the different company structures open to professional gardeners? If your gardening business is going to flourish, you’ll need to pick the best setup for you, and meet all the business and legal requirements that come with it.

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  • December 4, 2023 by Lauren Felstead

    A guide to forming a UK company as a non-UK resident

    If you’re from outside the UK and are considering setting up a UK company, you may feel daunted by the amount of work involved. Doing it at a distance can seem like an impossible task, but when you break it down, it’s entirely achievable. 

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  • December 4, 2023 by Michelle Carvill

    The top 5 mistakes to avoid when creating your construction company

    The construction industry is booming — with almost one in five of the UK’s 5.5 million small businesses operating in the sector. This goes to show that if you’re in this industry, there’s a huge incentive to go alone and set up your own construction company.

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  • December 4, 2023 by Jared Turner

    Starting up your own clothing line? Here’s why you need to trademark it

    If you’re starting up your own clothing line, you’ll have put hours and hours into designing, creating and branding your products. And as any experienced designer will tell you, it’s imperative to consider trademarking your products. From a legal perspective, this is what makes your brand a brand — and also what keeps it safe […]

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  • December 4, 2023 by Lauren Felstead

    The top 5 mistakes to avoid when opening your own gym

    We’re living in what industry insiders are calling “the golden age of fitness”. Close to 10 million Brits have a gym membership, with many of them swapping late nights for early mornings in the studio. 

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  • December 4, 2023 by Laura Azevedo

    What Is a Company Credit Report?

    What is a company credit report and what it’s used for: What is a company credit report?  A company credit report provides financial background information about a company. It covers information such as the company’s ownership, subsidiary companies, financial information, risk scores and any liabilities or bankruptcies. It is also known as a business credit […]

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  • December 4, 2023 by Aditi Mohan

    5 Ways To Set Up Your Small Business for Success.

    Starting a small business can be an exciting and rewarding endeavour, but it also requires careful planning and a strong strategy to achieve success. As a small business owner, it’s important to set your business up for success from the very beginning.  Here are a few tips to help you get started:

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