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How lockdown has changed the UK’s entrepreneurial landscape

Date: 20 March 2025

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Which personal tax allowances can sole traders claim?

Date: 6 March 2025

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Benefit from European IT outsourcing

IT outsourcing allows businesses to entrust some technical operations to third-party service providers, enabling them to tap into external knowledge and resources and reduce overheads.

Date: 23 August 2023 By:

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How my Amazon wholesale business made me a millionaire

How one man's business grew so rapidly that in less than eight years he was a multi-millionaire. Akan Yürekli tells us how he did it.

Date: 23 August 2023 By:

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The value of online reviews

The majority of shoppers admit that online reviews have an influence on their buying decisions. Getting great online reviews can be a powerful and effective way to attract new customers.

Date: 10 August 2023 By:

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Tax changes you need to know about in 2023

April 6 marks the start of the new UK tax year. Find out what tax changes are planned for 2023 and how could they impact you if you’re a self-employed sole trader?  

Date: 6 April 2023 By:

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Top trends in software development for 2023

Software is developing at a lightening pace offering endless opportunities for businesses to cut costs, save time and improve processes. We look at the latest software development trends.

Date: 4 April 2023 By:

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The importance of crowdfunding when launching a start up business

Crowdfunding offers a real alternative to traditional financing methods and could help you launch your start up business. Find out how.

Date: 29 March 2023 By:

Managing times of change requires a clear plan
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When does your business need to change its management plan?

Businesses need to constantly adapt and change to keep up with developments in their sector. Discover when you might need a change management plan and how to create one.

Date: 24 March 2023 By:

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What we learned from series four of the podcast

Find out what advice and tips our expert guests shared in series four of the Start Your Own Business podcast in order for it to have received over 75,000 downloads.

Date: 9 March 2023 By:

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In-house translator vs translation agency. What to choose in 2023?

If you're entering new, overseas markets you will need to be able to communicate with customers in their own language. But what's the best way to do that? Via a translation agency or in-house staff.

Date: 9 February 2023 By:

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Ten key business lessons I've learned from my 25 years at Atom

What key small business lessons can you learn when you have worked for the same company for a quarter of a century. MD, Lisa Williams shares her top ten lessons.

Date: 28 September 2022 By:

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Not all entrepreneurs are rich. Here's what sets the successful apart

Entrepreneurs may be deified for their drive and ambition but to be really successful, they need certain qualities. We share five attributes of the successful.

Date: 15 September 2022 By:

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Seven tips for starting a business when you work full time

Many people want to start their own business but are wary of taking the risk. To get around this, many continue working full time while the business gets off the ground. Find out how you can too.

Date: 23 August 2022 By:

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These are the most affordable forms of advertising for startups

Advertising your business or products is vital to building brand awareness and getting sales. However many start-ups don't have the budget for big campaigns and flashy ads. Find out how your business can advertise without breaking the bank.

Date: 17 August 2022 By:

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Can you get car finance when starting up a business?

If your start up business needs a vehicle to operate, you might need car finance to purchase it. Here's a guide to car finance for small businesses.

Date: 3 August 2022 By:

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The pros and cons of an employee ownership scheme

Could employee ownership be the answer to your recruitment woes? We look at the pros and cons of employee ownership for start up businesses.

Date: 9 December 2021 By:

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Three different ways to finance a commercial property purchase

Three different options for funding the purchase of a commercial property. Decide what option is best for your business.

Date: 20 July 2021 By:

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Ten grant opportunities and sources of support for female entrepreneurs

Ten sources of grant funding, support, advice and networking opportunities for female-led business and entrepreneurs.

Date: 11 March 2021 By:

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