Start up business ideas

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Article

Start-up story: Bubble Jobs

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?

Set up a business

Business planning

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Article

10 steps to… Business survival

Statistics show business failures are on the increase. Make sure your business isn't next. We share ten steps to help ensure your business' survival.

Financing a business

Tax and National Insurance

National Insurance contributions

Article

Essential guide to National Insurance

National Insurance overview for employers to help minimise National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and understand National Insurance rates and allowances.

Business law

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Article

Q&A: Non-disclosure agreements

What are non-disclosure agreements and how they can protect small businesses? Alex Craig, Head of Commercial at Muckle LLP explains.

Sales and marketing

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Article

14 ways to gain free publicity

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

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Employees

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