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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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Suggested changes to EPC regulations and what landlords need to know, image of people huddled by a radiator | Crunch
Running a business

Explore the upcoming changes to EPC regulations, which could prove costly in property upgrades for UK landlords.

The New Landlord Checklist, image of a tenancy agreement | Crunch
Running a business

Essential steps for landlords to consider before letting their property.

Intellectual property – protecting your ideas, image of a trademark stamp | Crunch
Running a business

Understanding the importance of Intellectual property (IP).

What does UK GDPR look like after Brexit?, image of personal files in a drawer | Crunch
Running a business

GDPR is a term all businesses, large or small should be aware of. Read our jargon-free explanation of what you need to know to ensure you meet the rules.

What are commercial mortgage loans, image of someone working from their own food truck | Crunch
Running a business

If you want to grow your business or make use of your cash in a better way, there is likely to be a commercial mortgage that will enable you to do so.

How the upcoming Making Tax Digital changes affect your business
Running a business

Updates to the government's Making Tax Digital (MTD) scheme are coming to VAT, Income Tax and Corporation Tax over the next few years.

The ultimate small business guide to pricing products and services, image of a woman checking the price of something | Crunch
Running a business

Pricing is one of the most important business decisions you will have to make. Get it wrong, and it will impact every aspect of your business.

How to write product descriptions that actually boost sales, image of someone making an order online | Crunch
Running a business

Some 98% of shoppers have been dissuaded from completing a purchase because of bad product descriptions. So how do we write them properly?

Gemma started Bloominati Florals during the COVID-19 pandemic | Crunch
Running a business

Being candid about money has earned Bloominati Florals respect from peers and customers alike.

The Rock vs John Cena - Business Lessons from Dwayne Johnson | Crunch
Running a business

Wrestling champion. Box Office sensation. President? How your business can harness the magnetism of Dwayne Johnson.

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Running a business

Here are six important lessons from Alan Partridge for small businesses - some funny, some tragic. Oooh, it's a good list...

What is the COVID-19 Recovery Loan Scheme and who can claim?
Running a business

The COVID-19 Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS) officially launched on 6th April 2021, to support businesses as they recover from the disruption caused by COVID-19.

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