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Seven business books for your 2021 wish list
Seven must-read business books, as recommended by our Donut users, for 2021.
Date: 17 December 2020 By:
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How to take payments as a start up
Getting paid is crucial as a small business. The more payment methods you can offer customers the easier it is for them to pay you. Discover the business benefits of using a card reader.
Date: 21 October 2020 By:
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How small businesses can learn from each other in changing times
Ever heard the phrase "A problem shared is a problem halved"? If you're struggling with a particular business challenge, discover how your peers may be able to bring a new perspective or solution that you hadn't considered.
Date: 6 August 2020 By:
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Five tips for launching a new food product fast
Five tips for successfully launching and scaling a new food product business.
Date: 4 August 2020 By:
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Going self employed? Here's what you need to know
Deciding to become self employed is not just a simple case of find work and invoicing clients. You will have tax obligations too. Mike Parkes of GoSimpleTax talks us through.
Date: 27 July 2020 By:
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Six essential things you need when starting a business
Starting a new business is a challenge but it can be made much easier if you have these six elements in place.
Date: 22 July 2020 By:
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Four ways a virtual office helps you start a business
If you have a great business idea but limited funds, a virtual office could help you get it off the ground with some surprising benefits.
Date: 20 July 2020 By:
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Six tools for launching an online business
If you're looking to launch an online business, there are a range of online tools that can help. We look at six of the best apps for starting an online business.
Date: 14 July 2020 By:
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A business a bit closer to home
Five ways your home could become a money-making business
Date: 30 June 2020 By:
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Your guide to going self employed
Mike Parkes of GoSimpleTax talks us through the process of becoming self employed.
Date: 30 June 2020 By:
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How to start a successful business teaching online
Online learning is booming. Discover how to start your own business teaching online.
Date: 21 May 2020 By:
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New business ideas during COVID-19
For many, 2020 will not be remembered as a good year. But for the creative and flexible, there are business opportunities to be explored. Discover some new fields of business.
Date: 20 May 2020 By:
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Five ecommerce optimisation techniques
If you're struggling to convert online sales, these five optimisation techniques can boost online sales.
Date: 23 April 2020 By:
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Ten London business events for start ups in 2020
London hosts events throughout the year to allow entrepreneurs to network and keep growing their businesses. We’ve gathered the top picks for 2020.
Date: 2 March 2020 By:
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Six simple reasons to start a white label business
A white label business is a fairly simple concept, and there are many potential benefits to be gained from it. Here are six you should consider.
Date: 11 February 2020 By:
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Get paid for blogging - what you need to know
Blogging has become a legitimate career path, with people all over the world making a living from their site. Some tips on making it work for you.
Date: 20 January 2020 By:
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How to achieve your business goals in 2020
No matter what industry you’re in, the business landscape is a volatile one. The key areas to concentrate on for success in the coming year.
Date: 11 December 2019 By: