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  • December 4, 2023 by Lauren Franklin

    How to launch a startup with minimal capital

    Lack of capital is one of the major reasons why startups fail. Some entrepreneurs theorise that raising capital can be a full-time six-month job for CEOs and this leaves bootstrapped startups with very few resources to operate and grow their business in the early stages.

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  • December 4, 2023 by Tom Richardson

    The basics of Self Assessment: what you need to know

    What is Self Assessment and how might it affect you as a business owner? Emily Coltman FCA, chief accountant to award-winning online accounting software provider FreeAgent, explains all.

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  • December 4, 2023 by Lauren Franklin

    Give your business a workout

    We all know the promises we make at the start of the year to get in shape, feel fitter and be stronger, but do you think about your business in the same way? Forget signing up to the gym, give your business a workout instead and get a head-start, Ready, set, go!

     

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  • December 4, 2023 by Lauren Franklin

    Startup Story with Julie Holmes, co-founder of Hey Mic!

    We spoke to one half of the Hey Mic! – a brand that has developed a product to revolutionise many industries with their microphone technology that has the modern world in mind.

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  • December 4, 2023 by Lauren Franklin

    Top 5 Marketing Tools for Startups

    Startups face the unique challenge of translating passions and ideas into repeatable profits. If you want to scale your business successfully, you need systems that support your goals. The great news is that with today’s technology, you no longer have to rely on manual processes and spreadsheets as your business grows. There are many powerful […]

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  • December 4, 2023 by Lauren Franklin

    Do you have a cost-effective business?

    Profit margins are the be-all and end-all of running a business, and with so many expenses coming from every angle, it can be a huge challenge to keep things cost-effective. 

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  • December 4, 2023 by Lauren Franklin

    Startup Story with Ryan Panchoo from Borough 22

    We had the pleasure of speaking to Ryan Panchoo – the business owner and mastermind behind the successful gluten-free vegan doughnut sensation, Borough 22. Be right back – we’re off to get our doughnut fix!

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  • December 4, 2023 by Lauren Franklin

    What does it take to be a business owner?

    Always dreamt of having your own business? Perhaps you’ve fantasised of being able to plan your own day or want control over your workload –  but do you actually know what it takes to be a business owner? We help thousands of businesses get started every year, so you could say we have some experience. […]

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  • December 4, 2023 by Lauren Franklin

    Got a Home Business Plan? Here’s What To Do Next

    Do you dream of running a business from home? Being able to manage your own working hours without the tiresome commute and 9-5 may be a goal for many. Since 2020, many people have discovered the joys and woes of working from home, but how do you translate WFH to running your own home business?  […]

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  • December 4, 2023 by Ben Canter

    Setting Up Your Interior Design Business: Sole Trader vs Limited Company

    So you’re thinking about forming your own interior design business? Excellent: now is a great time to start. With booming social media channels like Pinterest and Instagram making it easier to share engaging imagery, there is a growing interest in creating and showing wonderful, vibrant homes.

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