Essential guide to buying a franchise
Franchising allows you to set up a business following a proven formula - although you'll be subject to restrictions. Our guide to franchising.
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Franchising allows you to set up a business following a proven formula - although you'll be subject to restrictions. Our guide to franchising.
Check the key considerations and legal requirements when forming a business to prevent expensive mistakes.
Statistics show business failures are on the increase. Make sure your business isn't next. We share 10 steps to helping ensure your businesses survival.
Andrew Niblock, commercial lawyer at Keystone Law, explains the importance of signing contracts with family members investing in your business.
Guide to tax for self-employed workers including income tax and National Insurance rates for UK freelancers and sole traders
What are non-disclosure agreements and how they can protect small businesses? Alex Craig, Head of Commercial at Muckle LLP explains.
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.
Rolling out of bed and starting work sounds idyllic but successfully running a business from home takes discipline and organisational skills.
All employees with 26 weeks' service are entitled to request flexible working. But will it be small-business owners who are left carrying the cost?
Ben Dyer offers advice on growing your trade business, covering everything from recruiting new staff to marketing and generating leads.