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Real-world problems that can be solved with a start up app
These days it seems there's an app for almost everything. We share some real-world examples of problems that can be solved with an app that might inspire the creation of your own small business app.
Date: 16 January 2024 By:
The best tips for using AI to plan your business
AI is becoming increasingly important to businesses and these days it can help you improve your business planning. We learn more in this blog.
Date: 16 January 2024 By:
Six common sole trader tax return mistakes
Sole trader self assessment tax return mistakes are not uncommon. We explore the six most common mistakes and explain how you can avoid them.
Date: 4 January 2024 By:
HMRC crackdown: how could it affect Airbnb hosts?
If you rent out property via Airbnb, HMRC may have you in their sights if you have not been paying tax on the income. Mike Parkes of GoSimpleTax explains more.
Date: 3 January 2024 By:
Does your side hustle need insurance in 2024?
The number of people running a UK side hustle is booming. However, running a side hustle without the proper protection could be costly. Markel Direct explains why you might need insurance.
Date: 3 January 2024 By:
Ten steps to starting your own construction business
Starting a construction business can be more complicated than other start-ups due to the licences and permits required. This blog explains the ten steps to forming a construction business.
Date: 17 October 2023 By:
14 ways sales automation can boost your business
Sales are the lifeblood of your business. Sales automation software can turbo-charge your sales, reducing admin, making customer information accessible and keeping your sales strategy on track.
Date: 9 October 2023 By:
How the self employed can budget for healthier cash flow
When spending exceeds income, sole traders can quickly get into financial trouble. Budgeting allows you to control your spending and costs and stay in the black.
Date: 6 October 2023 By:
Protecting payment information and preventing fraud
Discover how marketplaces can protect customer payment information and prevent fraud simply by implementing the right marketplace payment solutions.
Date: 4 October 2023 By:
Review of the language tool Makes You Fluent
Is Makes You Fluent the best way to learn languages?
Date: 27 September 2023 By:
Assess the viability of electric vehicles for your business
Businesses are increasingly opting for electric vehicles thanks to their reduced environmental impact. But they are more expensive to buy initially. How can you work out if they are right for your business?
Date: 27 September 2023 By:
Why start ups need a digital phone service - urgently
Traditional landlines are being switched off. Here's how and why small businesses need to make the switch to digital phone services sooner rather than later.
Date: 26 September 2023 By:
Demystifying the shipping term FCL for small businesses
Shipping terms can be confusing – especially for novice international traders. In this article, we explain the difference between FCL and LCL and which option is right for your small business.
Date: 25 September 2023 By:
Four rules a start up marketing business should live by
Start up businesses are characterised by rapid growth, limited resources, and constant innovation. Any marketing agency working with a start up business needs to adhere to these rules.
Date: 21 September 2023 By:
How Millennials and Gen Z are redefining the business world
The entrepreneurial landscape is being transformed by the innovative approaches to business being adopted by millennials and Gen Z business founders.
Date: 21 September 2023 By:
How to prepare for your self assessment tax return
Do you need to file a self assessment tax return? Read this guide to preparing for the tax return including filing deadlines and the information you will need.
Date: 21 September 2023 By:
Eight steps to sustainably grow an audiology clinic
Discover how you can sustainably grow your audiology clinic in eight steps so that customer numbers increase, brand reputation improves and the company develops a secure foundation.
Date: 21 September 2023 By: