Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
This section provides expert advice for a small business owner looking to start and run a successful business. Read about case studies and lessons learned from like-minded professionals.
I'm currently employed with a good salary. However, like a lot of others I long to be my own master. To this end, I'd like to learn about the 'hard facts' of running a business before falling victim to 'rose coloured spectacle' syndrome.
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I am interested in opening a bonded warehouse, could you point me in the right direction as to who I should contact to start the ball rolling?
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Running your own business means you must wear a range of hats: financial controller, marketer, people manager and more.
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When first setting up a business there are many issues to consider, not least what whether to register as a company or not.
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The first thing you need to consider is whether a trade association already exists.
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Not everyone has what it takes to start a business. If you are thinking of taking the plunge and going it alone, consider the following to see if you are ready.
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Small companies of any size could gain tax benefits from forming a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) says accountancy firm Baker Tilly.
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Small companies of any size could gain tax benefits from forming a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) says accountancy firm Baker Tilly.
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