Start up business ideas

Sarah Giblin, founder of RiutBags

Article

Q&A: Can I start my own business?

Wondering if you can start a business? Sarah Giblin, founder of RiutBags, answers common start up questions from would-be entrepreneurs.

Set up a business

A man completes the contract to buy a business

Article

Q&A: Buying a business

Buying a business can be less risky than starting one. If the business has customers, then it has income. But it will need upfront investment.

Business planning

Financing a business

The letters DEBT on wooden blocks wiht more blocks being stacked on top

Article

How to collect debts - checklist

Almost every business will experience late payment at some point. This practical checklist will help you recover the money you are owed.

Tax and National Insurance

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Article

Q&A: Tax returns

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

Business law

Sales and marketing

Business premises

Staff packing moving boxes ready to relocate the business

Article

Moving premises - checklist

Moving premises can be highly disruptive. It's important to plan how you can resume work with a minimum of time lost. Here's what to consider.

Employees

Grow your business

'Franchise' written on a notepad with a phone and glasses lying next to it

Article

Franchise your business

Turning your business into a franchise could offer an effective and less risky way to expand significantly. Find out what it involves.