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YPP's founder noticed a gap in the market for fast, quality print production. Stuart Maclaren tells us how he went from kitchen table to big success.

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

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

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

Legal checklist for start-ups explaining the legal issues you need to get right in order to start a business and comply with UK business law

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.

Writing to customers and prospects, via email, leaflets or direct mail, can be an effective way to promote your business. Here's how to get results.

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.

How to recruit effectively - our guide to understanding what you need, attracting candidates and assessing their skills, experience and attitude.

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