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For a successful business, you need a viable business idea, the skills to make it work and the funding. Discover whether your idea has what it takes.
Setting up a business involves complying with a range of legal requirements. Find out which ones apply to you and your new enterprise.
What particular regulations do specific types of business (such as a hotel, or a printer, or a taxi firm) need to follow? We explain some of the key legal issues to consider for 200 types of business.
Forming your business correctly is essential to ensure you are protected and you comply with the rules. Learn how to set up your business.
Advice on protecting your wellbeing, self-confidence and mental health from the pressures of starting and running a business.
Learn why business planning is an essential exercise if your business is to start and grow successfully, attract funding or target new markets.
It is likely you will need funding to start your business unless you have your own money. Discover some of the main sources of start up funding.
Businesses and individuals must account for and pay various taxes. Understand your tax obligations and how to file, account and pay any taxes you owe.
Businesses are required to comply with a wide range of business laws. We introduce the main rules and regulations you must comply with.
Marketing matters. It drives sales and helps promote your brand and products. Discover how to market your business and reach your target customers.
Some businesses need a high street location whilst others can be run from home. Understand the key factors from cost to location, size to security.
Your employees can your biggest asset. They can also be your biggest challenge. We explain how to recruitment and manage staff successfully.
It is likely your business could not function without some form of IT. Learn how to specify, buy, maintain and secure your business IT.
Find out about our membership categories and how you can get involved in the Thames Valley business community.
Not many people have been in the Guinness Book of World Records and established their own business. Adam King is still trying to be a world-beater.
Dropshipping has taken off as a business format and is predicted to be worth $475 billion by 2026. Discover how you can join the dropshipping revolution and start your own dropshipping business.
Seven simple rules to save money, look professional, and stay organised when starting your business
A professional email address boosts your business's credibility, branding, and marketing efforts, while making communication more efficient and trustworthy.
What is a sole trader and how do you start up as a sole trader? Discover how to register, what records you need to keep and the tax you'll pay in this complete guide to setting up as a sole trader.
A guide to the costs of starting a business in the UK including registering a business, banking, building a website and buying accounting software.
How to make money with a side hustle: side hustle business ideas, set up costs, side gig income potential and side hustle tax rules.
Our quick guide to some of the UK’s most popular website builders. Best all-round website builder, best website builder for start-ups and best website builder for ecommerce.
Reviews of some of the UK's most popular payroll software for start ups and small businesses.
The cost of living crisis is making life tough for the UK’s small firms. Our guide highlights the many ways you can get help if your business is struggling.
Here's what every small business needs to know about Google Analytics 4.
How to choose the right POS system for your small business, shop or café so you can process payments in-person, online and over the phone.
It's essential you get your invoicing right, but did you know that you don't need to include the same information for every invoice? Discover ten things you need to know about invoicing.
How to register a business name, including registering on Companies House, registering with HMRC, registering a trade mark and buying a domain name.
Guide to tax for self-employed workers including income tax and National Insurance rates for UK freelancers and sole traders
How to get a business loan; sources of business finance and start-up funding, understanding loan repayment terms and how to apply for a loan.
How to start your own business with no money, including starting a side hustle, selling online and using free marketing tools.
