Start up business ideas

Set up a business

A man completes the contract to buy a business

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Q&A: Buying a business

Buying a business can be less risky than starting one. If the business has customers, then it has income. But it will need upfront investment.

Business planning

Start up funding

Bank manager discussing business loan repayments with business owners

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How to get a business loan

How to get a business loan; sources of business finance and start-up funding, understanding loan repayment terms and how to apply for a loan.

Tax and National Insurance

National Insurance contributions

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Essential guide to National Insurance

National Insurance overview for employers to help minimise National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and understand National Insurance rates and allowances.

Business law

Sales and marketing

Business premises

Employees

Grow your business

'Franchise' written on a notepad with a phone and glasses lying next to it

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Franchise your business

Turning your business into a franchise could offer an effective and less risky way to expand significantly. Find out what it involves.