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Running a business

Unlock the mysteries of your start-up's legal framework with our in-depth guide on Articles of Association. Learn its relevance, structure, and how to choose or amend them effectively.

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Running a business

Rather than seeing accountants as an expense, consider them an investment in the financial health of your business and your own personal wealth and wellbeing.

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Running a business

Is it better to be a sole trader or a Ltd. company? Learn about the detailed pros and cons of each option in this article.

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Running a business

Looking to sell on Etsy? Learn to set up your shop, understand Etsy's fees, optimise your listings, and navigate UK tax implications to succeed as a small business in the UK.

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Check out our accounting packages for sole traders and limited companies, along with our amazing free bookkeeping software.

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From understanding expenses to starting a limited company, we’ve a range of jargon-free business guides for you to download and keep.

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Work out your take-home pay, chase that unpaid invoice and calculate your IR35. Make running your business a breeze!

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In this article, we'll explore how to start a franchise business and the advantages of franchising as a growth strategy.

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Running a business

The practical, managerial, and psychological considerations of hybrid working.

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Running a business

Learn how to put together a business plan with ease. This jargon-free guide will help you work out whether your business idea is viable and convince potential sources of finance, investors, and partners.

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Running a business

Confused about business insurance as a freelancer or startup? Our guide simplifies the process, explaining when it's required, how it impacts IR35, and what coverage is essential for legal compliance.

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Running a business

Discover the pros and cons of being a sole trader and everything you need to know about registering, taxes, and more with our guide. Get started on the right foot!

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Running a business

Creating an employee share option scheme for your business doesn’t need to be complicated. In this article, we'll discuss the essential elements you must consider to offer share options to your employees.

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Running a business

The cost of living crisis is impacting everyone. Which is why we've put together a list of 6 ways that you can help your business during the cost of living crisis.

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Running a business

There are laws that employers need to be aware of when it comes to animals in the work place. In this article, we discover the different types of animals in the workplace and the regulations surrounding them.

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Running a business

When starting your own business, it's understandable to be confused about which is the best way to handle your accounting. This is why we've put together an article that explains the differences between online accounting software, like Crunch, and a traditional accountant.

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Running a business

Social media policies are becoming increasingly used in the workplace. Find out in this article why they are used in business and why they can be beneficial.

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Running a business

Small errors can lead to big mistakes when using spreadsheets. This article explains the most common spreadsheet errors to look out for and examples of big brands who have been hurt by minor spreadsheet mistakes that went unnoticed.

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Running a business

Find out 6 reasons to optimise your business budgeting and planning process to get a better overview of your financial position.

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