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Adam Butwilowski spotted a gap in the market for a website for web, ecommerce and social media jobs. So how did he turn his idea into a business?

Franchising allows you to set up a business following a proven formula - although you'll be subject to restrictions. Our guide to franchising.

Strategy simply means having a plan of action to get your business to where you want it to be. The key is to focus on what you're trying to achieve.

Access to bank credit can prove tricky for start-ups and small firms. Crowd funding is one solution, but is it a viable option for you?

Chartered certified accountant Raphael Coman of Coman & Co answers some key questions about tax returns, including important deadlines.

The content your business creates can be of significant value. So, how can you check whether it is being plagiarised and what can you do to stop it?

Some ideas are so powerful they generate publicity year after year after year. These 14 tips might encourage journalists to cover your business.

Rolling out of bed and starting work sounds idyllic but successfully running a business from home takes discipline and organisational skills.

All employees with 26 weeks' service are entitled to request flexible working. But will it be small-business owners who are left carrying the cost?

Ben Dyer offers advice on growing your trade business, covering everything from recruiting new staff to marketing and generating leads.