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Can a single person start a limited company? Find out the answer and the full ins and outs of setting up a limited company on your own in the UK.
National Insurance Contributions (NIC) can be confusing when self-employed. Find everything you need to know about NIC for self-employed in our ultimate guide.
Make the most of email marketing by building a targeted list of customers ready to buy. Find out how with our guide on how to build a small business email marketing list
A company secretary is an important role that is often misunderstood and assumed to be a personal assistant or receptionist. Despite any preconceptions, corporate secretaries play a more important role in helping businesses operate within the law and financial regulations. Depending on the business, corporate secretaries can also help directors with the day-to-day running of … Read more
We’re dedicated to helping people start their own successful businesses – and the key to success is transforming your idea and passion into a plan. It’s like the old saying goes, “failure to plan is planning to fail”. Unfortunately, 1 in 5 new businesses in the UK fail each year. The biggest reason for this … Read more
Want to create a space to work from home in the UK? Find out all the rules you need to know, including do you need planning permission for a home office, business rates and more in this guide.
Want to purchase property through your business? Find out all the details with this guide to buying property through a limited company.
Business rates are one of the oldest UK taxes, which apply to all business premises in the UK. Even if you’re working from home, you could be liable for paying business rates on the part of your home which you use for your business – so they are an important aspect to get right. Make sure … Read more
When you’ve had a great idea for your business or product, the last thing you want is someone to steal it from you – or beat you to its release. This is where trade marks and patents come into play. Although they cover different areas (which we’ll get into below) patents and trade marks share … Read more
For a startup to get noticed and build a customer base, it’s becoming increasingly important to be online. This is where the majority of businesses are finding their customers, building relationships and ultimately making the sales to fuel their growth. But with so many businesses accessible at customers’ fingertips, start-ups don’t just have to be … Read more