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    Sep 1 2018 2 minute read

    How to save money - 6 business tips

    Use free or low-cost marketing - Attend networking events & exhibitions, organic social posting, email…

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    Aug 24 2018 5 minute read

    Rules and regulations when selling goods online part 1

    When planning to sell your goods online there are a few regulations that you should…

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    Aug 23 2018

    Rules and regulations when selling good online part 2

    Selling digital services There are extra rules for selling digital services which customers download or stream…

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    Aug 22 2018 5 minute read

    Simplified expenses part 1

    Simplified expenses are a way of calculating some of your business expenses using flat rates…

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    Aug 21 2018

    Simplified expenses part 2

    Vehicles Calculate your car, van or motorcycle expenses using a flat rate for mileage instead of…

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    Aug 9 2018

    Your start up checklist - A step by step guide

    Sometimes in your enthusiasm to start your business you may get a step ahead of…

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    Aug 7 2018

    Business plan - FAQs

    Do I need a business plan?   Yes, regardless of whether you need to raise finance or…

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    Jul 25 2018 4 minute read

    Know your numbers

    Once you have carried out some market research you will be able to start to…

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    Jul 25 2018

    How to calculate your start-up costs

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    Jul 25 2018 4 minute read

    How to forecast sales - Making sales assumptions

    Preparing a sales forecast is all about estimating future sales. This forecast forms a key…

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    Jul 25 2018 4 minute read

    How to do market research - Tips for low cost research

    Market research doesn’t have to be expensive, so there really is no excuse to not…

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    Jul 25 2018 4 minute read

    How to do market research - Sources of data

    Market research will help you to understand who your customers will be, what your competitors…

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