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21 Steps for Starting and Growing a Successful Business Startup

Starting a business is an undeniably exciting prospect. There’s something special about pursuing a new business idea, but how do you ensure that your startup business will succeed? Every business is unique, which means you’re likely to find your own path to follow. However, most successful startup businesses follow similar

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Our Top 10 Business Energy Saving Tips

With Liz Truss set to cut energy bills for millions, it’s not just individuals that will breathe a sigh of relief, businesses across the UK will benefit too. Even with the Prime Minister’s plan to reduce the cost of energy, considering how to reduce your energy usage is still a

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How to soften a blow to your business costs

What a difference a budget season makes! The Autumn budget last November was hailed by many as being positive for small businesses with a commitment to national productivity growth, funding for start-ups, money for local enterprise partnerships and spending on infrastructure all announced. Fast forward less than four months and

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Relying on invoices being paid on time to keep a healthy cash flow? Find out how you could release up to 100% of unpaid invoices with a quick turnaround in under 2 days. Whether it's £5,000 or £1 million, invoice finance could be what you've been looking for Learn how

How can your business save money through energy tariffs?

If you’ve vowed your business will be more energy efficient you certainly won’t be alone! The Federation of Small Businesses claims a third of small firms highlight the cost of energy as a barrier to the growth and success of their company. Despite this, 70 per cent of enterprises experience

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When to hire a business accountant

Although many of us think of hiring an accountant to help with financial tasks such as submitting tax returns, they can also help with many other areas of your business. An accountant can assist with everything from company formations and business plans to important loan applications. If hiring a business

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What should a business budget include?

Setting a business budget is a great way to improve business planning, reduce wasteful spending and increase profits. When it comes to running a successful business every penny counts, and without a budget you could be missing important opportunities. A budget is the only way to manage your finances and

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Commercial mortgage Did you know that you may be able to borrow up to 100% of the purchase price of a property with a commercial mortgage? Buy-to-let and commercial properties are covered either singularly or as part of a portfolio... Learn how

What business ideas to start from home?

No matter how rewarding your current role may be, there are many benefits to becoming self-employed. Whether you are looking to start a full-time business or a lucrative part time business, for many people the first step to entrepreneurship begins with starting a business from home. Understanding how to start

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What are your business New Year resolutions?

2020 is here, a new year, new decade and time to look ahead. Many of us are likely to set personal resolutions, although it is also a time for businesses to set their own resolutions for the year. Whatever your goals for the year, there are some resolutions that could

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Is your business ready for Brexit? How to prepare your business

With Brexit looming every business is facing a period of uncertainty, with many wondering what Brexit will mean to them. Whatever the outcome of Brexit, it is likely to have an impact on your business. The current Brexit situation Although the UK was originally planning to leave the European Union

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How to prepare your business for the new year

As 2019 comes to a close, now is the perfect time to reflect on the year and set your business goals for 2020. Although it is impossible to predict what 2020 will bring, you can start preparing now. Reflect on business activity during 2019 Although as a business it is

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