Starting up a new business? Great! We've got advice, tips and inspired ideas to help you on your way
Starting up a new business may be a daunting prospect, but it's also very exciting. Our content offers advice on areas including business plans, start up jargon, tax and intellectual property, as well as inspiration from other startup stories in the UK and abroad.
Understanding tax law can be tricky, whether you're a sole trader or a limited company. In this guide for small businesses, we cover all you need to know
Choosing the wrong business structure can cause serious problems for a startup. Avoid making the same mistake with this short guide to business structures
Thinking of setting up as a sole trader? Find out what it means, how to register, and the advantages and disadvantages of this type of business structure
There are a number of myths swirling around the startup space – and many entrepreneurs fall for them hook, line and sinker. We debunk five of the biggest
Know a friend who's impossible to buy for? This nomadic entrepreneur's got it in the bag. Find out about how she set up and runs her store from Thailand.
Setting up or altering a UK partnership business requires some practical and legal knowledge; these FAQs should help you get your company up and running.
Being an entrepreneur can seem very exciting, but what's entrepreneurship really about? Fleximize breaks down exactly what it takes to be an entrepreneur
If you’re operating solely within the UK, there's often no need to obtain a business licence. However, specific licences may be required in your sector.
Starting a consulting business is like starting any other business, except most consultants have a head start because they already work in their field.
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