Business guides

A complete look at what it takes to keep your business moving forward with confidence.

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If you’re setting up your own business, registering as self-employed is an essential step to getting started.

Make sure you understand the rules and regulations that apply when setting up as a sole trader.

If you’re setting up a limited company, it’s important to understand the rules you need to follow as part of the process.

Registering with Companies House is just the start. Explore the key steps every new limited company needs to take to get up and running.

All sole traders are self-employed, but not all self-employed business people are sole traders. This guide explains the differences.

Artificial intelligence (AI) offers businesses a range of efficient ways of working, but it’s not entirely risk free.