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You might have the best idea since sliced bread, but without know-how, you'll struggle to turn it into a viable business. Fortunately, the Start Up Donut is packed with free advice, tools and resources to help you succeed.

If you know which subject you need to learn more about, simply search the Topics listed on the left. Should you prefer, our Themes pages break things down into a simple four-stage start-up journey (Think > Prepare > Launch > Run).

Our case studies enable you to learn from other start-ups, while expert Q&A interviews provide no-nonsense answers to key questions. If you become a registered user (don't worry – there's no charge), you can access even more cost-saving resources and receive MyDonut, our fantastic monthly business advice e-newsletter. 

We adding new stuff all the time, so bookmark this site and keep coming back for more. 

Start-up advice

“You can receive a penalty of up to £3,000 for failing to keep proper books and records for the prescribed period

Q&A: Tax returns

Start-up case studies

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Outsourcing has provided huge cost savings for my business. The money I save outweighs the odd flight here and there to India"

Cameron Malik of Real Deal Costumes

Start-up issues

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Are you running your business or is your business running you ragged?
18 March by Heather Townsend

The five unbreakable rules of free publicity
17 March by Paul Green

Personal Branding
16 March by Jörgen Sundberg

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