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Start up business ideas
To be successful, you need a viable business idea, bags of drive and sufficient funds.
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To be successful, you need a viable business idea, bags of drive and sufficient funds.
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Set up a business
Research, choose and register the right form of business to avoid unintended risks.
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Research, choose and register the right form of business to avoid unintended risks.
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Financing a business
Sources of start up funding, from banks to investors and grants to personal savings.
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Sources of start up funding, from banks to investors and grants to personal savings.
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Tax and National Insurance
Businesses and the self-employed must register for, report and pay a range of taxes.
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Businesses and the self-employed must register for, report and pay a range of taxes.
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Business law
From employment law to product safety, businesses must comply with a wide range of rules.
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From employment law to product safety, businesses must comply with a wide range of rules.
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Business planning
Attract funding, track progress and grow your business with a thorough business plan.
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Attract funding, track progress and grow your business with a thorough business plan.
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Sales and marketing
Drive sales and promote your business and products to new and existing customers.
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Drive sales and promote your business and products to new and existing customers.
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Business premises
Home office, high street shop or warehouse? Choosing the right premises is essential.
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Home office, high street shop or warehouse? Choosing the right premises is essential.
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Employees
A business' success often depends on its employees. But managing them can be a challenge.
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A business' success often depends on its employees. But managing them can be a challenge.
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Business IT
IT has revolutionised the workplace, opening up new possibilities - and security risks.
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IT has revolutionised the workplace, opening up new possibilities - and security risks.
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Scale up your business
Half of all businesses fail within five years. So how do you scale and grow your business?
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Half of all businesses fail within five years. So how do you scale and grow your business?
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