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Unlike even the most ethical of other start-ups, social enterprises have environmental or social values at the very core of everything they do.

How can would-be entrepreneurs turn their dream into a reality? In this case study Rosie Ginday of Miss Macaroon shares how she built her business.

When setting up a new business you need to be clear about how much money you are going to need and where to find it. Read our overview of the options.

Employers pay employer National Insurance contributions (NICs) for each employee, and also collect their employees’ contributions. Our guide to NICs.

Many businesses are unaware of how much intellectual property they own or how to go about protecting it. We outline the steps you could take.

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.

Exhibitions can be a great place to meet potential customers face to face. Here are the key steps to exhibition success.

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.

Taking on your first employee? Find out how to approach the recruitment process to ensure you recruit the right person and comply with the law.

Convincing people to finance your start-up isn't easy. James Oakes explains what potential investors look for - and what turns them off.