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Wondering if you can start a business? Sarah Giblin, founder of RiutBags, answers common start up questions from would-be entrepreneurs.

Running your own small business can be lonely and it can be difficult to know what to do when faced with new challenges unless you have a mentor.

If your business is looking to raise finance, be sure you're not accidentally putting off potential investors. Avoid these fundraising faux pas.

Chartered certified accountant Raphael Coman of Coman & Co answers some key questions about tax returns, including important deadlines.

Supplier contracts don't really need to be complex, but it's worth involving a solicitor to ensure all contractual obligations are met.

Although the rate of business failures is dropping, failures are still well above the rates seen before the start of the economic crisis.

Are you confused or sceptical about what market research can offer? We reveal how to use market research successfully for your small business.

Rolling out of bed and starting work sounds idyllic but successfully running a business from home takes discipline and organisational skills.

Successful SMEs are only as good as their people. But finding great staff is not always easy. We explain what you should look for.

Ben Dyer offers advice on growing your trade business, covering everything from recruiting new staff to marketing and generating leads.