Start up business ideas

Sarah Giblin, founder of RiutBags

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Q&A: Can I start my own business?

Wondering if you can start a business? Sarah Giblin, founder of RiutBags, answers common start up questions from would-be entrepreneurs.

Set up a business

'TIME TO FRANCHISE' written on a tablet with various items surrounding it

Article

How and why I became a franchisee

Actress and singer Daniele Coombe owns the Exeter franchise for Monkey Music, for pre-schoolers. She explains how and why she became a franchisee.

Business planning

Financing a business

Tax and National Insurance

Corner of a calculator on top of numerical report

Article

Q&A: Tax returns

Chartered certified accountant Raphael Coman of Coman & Co answers some key questions about tax returns, including important deadlines.

Business law

An employye negotiates a supplier contract with a new supplier

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Q&A: Supplier contracts

Supplier contracts don't really need to be complex, but it's worth involving a solicitor to ensure all contractual obligations are met.

Sales and marketing

Team of five people having a meeting on sofas

Article

Q&A: PR for start-ups

Jane Lee of IT PR specialist Dexterity explains how start-ups can harness the power of effective public relations for the good of your business.

Business premises

Staff packing moving boxes ready to relocate the business

Article

Moving premises - checklist

Moving premises can be highly disruptive. It's important to plan how you can resume work with a minimum of time lost. Here's what to consider.

Employees

Grow your business

Graphic of man watering a bar chart to make it grow

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Growing your business - checklist

Unless you are happy as you are, you will be looking for ways to develop and grow your business. These ten steps will lead you in the right direction.