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How to start a poster business: your FAQs

Date: 29 November 2024

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Understanding bridging loans: Answers to your FAQs

Date: 27 November 2024

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Brits gear up to spend more on small businesses this festive season

Date: 20 November 2024

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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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Eight simple steps for business survival during hard times

Eight business survival tips. As inflation and the cost of living crisis pushes up business costs and puts a squeeze on cash flow small businesses need to act now before it's too late.

Date: 10 October 2022 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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Seven ways to save money on tax when you're self employed

Sole traders make up 59% of the total UK business population but many have found they've had to cut back given the rising cost of living in the UK. With costs on the rise find out how you can save some money and reduce your tax bill when you're self-employed.

Date: 7 July 2022 By:

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Eight lessons from the Start Your Own Business podcast

In case you missed them, here's a list of the top tips we learned from our group of small business experts on the second series of the Start Your Own Business podcast.

Date: 13 April 2022 By:

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Business noise complaints from neighbours

As summer arrives, the risk of noise complaints increases as customers congregate outside. How can you manage a noise complaint against your business?

Date: 31 March 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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Top 20 ideas for starting a trade business

Do you have a skilled trade? You could start your own trade business with these top trade business ideas.

Date: 28 July 2020 By:

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Ten new business ideas for car enthusiasts and petrolheads

Self-confessed car enthusiast or 'petrolhead'? These start up business ideas could help you start the business of your dreams.

Date: 15 July 2020 By:

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