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Make work pay - for small employers too
Rory MccGwire, founder of the UK’s largest small business advice website Start Up Donut, comments on the coming Budget.
Date: 28 October 2024 By:
What’s the difference between simple assessment and self assessment?
HMRC collects tax in several ways. You might have heard of self assessment, but some taxpayers are sent simple assessment letters instead. Discover the difference and which taxpayers might benefit from simple assessment.
Date: 15 October 2024 By:
From start up to success story: the rise of SeekaHost
A start-up story charting the rise of SeekaHost, domain registrar and web hosting company, which was founded by Sri Lankan native, Fernando Raymond.
Date: 10 October 2024 By:
Should you buy or rent your business premises?
If your start up business is successful, you can quickly outgrow a home office. If you're looking to move on we look at the key considerations when deciding whether to rent or buy commercial premises.
Date: 10 October 2024 By:
Is confidence in your business idea enough to start up?
Is confidence in your business idea enough to start a business? Atom Content Marketing founder, Rory MccGwire explains how he broke all the rules when he started the company.
Date: 12 September 2024 By:
How start ups are using new tech to revolutionise finance
Discover how fintech start ups are shaking up financial services using artificial intelligence, blockchain, virtual reality and other rapidly evolving tech.
Date: 10 September 2024 By:
Why your start up needs guided selling to scale successfully
These days, customers expect a personalised, curated buying experience – and that's where guided selling comes in. Discover how it can help you scale your business.
Date: 23 August 2024 By:
How to run a successful internship in 2024
Internships can be hugely beneficial to both businesses and interns. Discover top tips for running a successful internship programme and learn how internships can add value to your business.
Date: 12 August 2024 By:
From part-time to big-time: take your side hustle to the next level
How can you take a part-time side hustle to a full-time venture? We share seven key areas you need to consider on your scale-up journey.
Date: 8 August 2024 By:
Are we still designing workspaces for PCs rather than humans?
As the way we work evolves, do we need to rethink the design of our workplaces? We look at how modern work trends will influence the design of our workspaces.
Date: 1 August 2024 By:
How to build an ecommerce loyalty programme
Ecommerce loyalty programmes can be particularly effective thanks to their greater reach, lower costs and scope for customisation based on available data. But there are some mistakes you must avoid.
Date: 8 July 2024 By:
How innovation and social media fuelled CRIMPiTs success
In this podcast episode, we talk to Mike Harper, co-founder of CRIMPiT, the innovative toasty maker. He explains how the product came about and how influencers and social media fuelled their success.
Date: 1 July 2024 By:
From start up to success: attracting investors in your business
Most start up businesses will need investment to get off the ground. Discover sources of start-up funding and how to secure funding with a donut marketing strategy.
Date: 24 June 2024 By:
Practical guide to using AI as a small business
AI is no longer just for big business. Small businesses are learning how AI streamlines operations, enhances customer experience and drives growth. Here's a guide to using AI in your small business.
Date: 21 June 2024 By:
Ten great ideas for a start-up
Micro-businesses are booming. We share ten great business ideas for those thinking of starting out in business and working for themselves.
Date: 28 May 2024 By:
Top seven start-up mistakes you should avoid
If you want your start up business to be a success you need to steer clear of these common pitfalls. It will maximise the likelihood of success.
Date: 23 May 2024 By:
What are the most popular side hustles?
Stats reveal that 31% of Brits already have a side hustle. We share the most popular types of side hustle for those considering joining the ranks.
Date: 9 May 2024 By: