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How to write a business plan in 10 simple steps
Follow our step-by-step guide to writing a business plan and setting your business up for success.
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Sole Trader vs Limited Company: What’s Best for You?
Deciding whether to operate as a sole trader or a limited company is a key decision for a small business owner. Here are the pros and cons of each approach.
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How to turn business ideas into a profitable company
What's involved in turning a business idea into a going concern - and should you bother in the first place Here we explain how to tell if you idea for a business is actually a good one in reality, and what the next steps to making it happen.
How to tell if a business idea is any good
How to register a business?
Here’s everything you need to know to make sure your side hustle is legitimate including the difference between being a sole trader and a limited partnership, which might be right for you, and the deadlines and paperwork you need to consider
What you need to get ready now
How to make an invoice
If you’ve set up your own business, knowing how to create an invoice correctly is crucial to ensuring you get paid, as we explain.
Full guide to making an invoice
How to fund your business idea
If there’s one thing budding entrepreneurs have in abundance it’s ideas. But great concepts often amount to nothing without the financial oomph to make them real. Here we explore how to get the money needed to earn your fortune.
Where yo look for the money you need