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For a successful business, you need a viable business idea, the skills to make it work and the funding. Discover whether your idea has what it takes.

Forming your business correctly is essential to ensure you are protected and you comply with the rules. Learn how to set up your business.

Advice on protecting your wellbeing, self-confidence and mental health from the pressures of starting and running a business.

Learn why business planning is an essential exercise if your business is to start and grow successfully, attract funding or target new markets.

It is likely you will need funding to start your business unless you have your own money. Discover some of the main sources of start up funding.

Businesses and individuals must account for and pay various taxes. Understand your tax obligations and how to file, account and pay any taxes you owe.

Businesses are required to comply with a wide range of business laws. We introduce the main rules and regulations you must comply with.

Marketing matters. It drives sales and helps promote your brand and products. Discover how to market your business and reach your target customers.

Some businesses need a high street location whilst others can be run from home. Understand the key factors from cost to location, size to security.

Your employees can your biggest asset. They can also be your biggest challenge. We explain how to recruitment and manage staff successfully.

It is likely your business could not function without some form of IT. Learn how to specify, buy, maintain and secure your business IT.

Few businesses manage the leap from start up to high-growth business. Learn what it takes to scale up and take your business to the next level.

September 2023

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Is Makes You Fluent the best way to learn languages?
Businesses are increasingly opting for electric vehicles thanks to their reduced environmental impact. But they are more expensive to buy initially. How can you work out if they are right for your business?
Traditional landlines are being switched off. Here's how and why small businesses need to make the switch to digital phone services sooner rather than later.
Shipping terms can be confusing – especially for novice international traders. In this article, we explain the difference between FCL and LCL and which option is right for your small business.
Start up businesses are characterised by rapid growth, limited resources, and constant innovation. Any marketing agency working with a start up business needs to adhere to these rules.
The entrepreneurial landscape is being transformed by the innovative approaches to business being adopted by millennials and Gen Z business founders.
Do you need to file a self assessment tax return? Read this guide to preparing for the tax return including filing deadlines and the information you will need.
Discover how you can sustainably grow your audiology clinic in eight steps so that customer numbers increase, brand reputation improves and the company develops a secure foundation.
Business and technology are always evolving. Consequently, you need to keep your skills and knowledge up to date. We look at the essential skills of tomorrow.
Smart money management is essential for any fledgling business. It lays the foundations for a business' growth trajectory, scalability and even its chances of survival. Find out how and why.

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