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Starting a business is not easy; nine in ten new firms fail. Danielle Haley explains how to make your start-up one of the successful ones.

Getting funds or investment for your business takes preparation. Clive Hyman guides you through six steps to successful fund-raising.

Understanding VAT can be a challenge for small businesses - and the rules are particularly complex for trades. Benjamin Dyer looks at the issues.

Whether transport strikes, or weather disruption, planning ahead can keep your business running when staff can’t get to work.

Dealing with big changes such as shifting customer behaviour is not easy but small firms can have the edge over bigger rivals says Jean Gamester.

Keeping customers happy is critical to business success. Four reasons why you should make great customer service a priority in your start-up.

Small firms in London are attracted to areas with excellent transport links and commercial development, such as Kings Cross and Waterloo.

Although there's a lot to think about when you start a business, poor communication could sink you before you get off the ground. Pitfalls to avoid.

Rory Hope on the five technology must-haves for every start-up business, including accounting software, social media and digital filing.

Benjamin Dyer explains how to make more money when you run a trade business by keeping your costs down and getting your pricing right.