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Although it takes hard work, starting and running your own business can be hugely satisfying. Our free start-up guide gives you the lowdown on all the key issues to think about when starting a business.

How to start a business: everything you need to know, from choosing a business name and registering a company to writing a business plan.

To avoid the risk of late payment - or no payment at all - it's essential to vet the people you offer credit to and make your terms clear.

Find simple online tools that enable you to estimate your take home pay after tax as a sole trader.

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?

Unless you are happy as you are, you will be looking for ways to develop and grow your business. These ten steps will lead you in the right direction.

How to market your new business, including doing a SWOT analysis, developing a marketing strategy, creating a marketing plan and hitting sales targets

Finding premises is not easy for start-ups. Josepha Chakra of Sloane Brothers Frozen Yoghurt Co had to do a lot of legwork to find the right location.

Our step-by step guide to inducting new employees into your business, providing everything they need and helping them feel settled.

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