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Behind the business: Mike King Windows

Starting up

5 February 2019

Having run a window cleaning company for the past 40 years, Mike knows what it takes to make your business successful. He shares his business tips here.

Behind the business: Dynamic Double Glazing

Starting up

5 February 2019

Providing the best service possible is what drives Ian Hepburn’s business forward. Here, Ian chats the highs and lows of being self-employed.

Behind the business: Wendy Harris

Starting up

5 February 2019

For Wendy Harris, clear communication is vital to business success. Here she reveals why she relishes being in the driver’s seat of her business.

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Managing the Winter Blues in the Workplace

Motivation and fun

5 February 2019

How to give the winter blues the red card

Understanding Public Liability insurance

Safety and insurance

5 February 2019

Understanding the ins and outs of business insurance can be a struggle. Learn the lingo with our guide.

Understanding Professional Indemnity insurance

Safety and insurance

5 February 2019

Understanding the ins and outs of business insurance can be a struggle. Learn the lingo with our guide.

Understanding Employers' Liability insurance

Safety and insurance

5 February 2019

Understanding the ins and outs of business insurance can be a struggle. Learn the lingo with our guide.

Small Business Christmas Survival Guide

Starting up

7 December 2018

12 steps to help your small business flourish this festive season

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Budget 2018: what SMEs need to know

Business news and opinion

1 November 2018

Examining how the Chancellor’s Budget could impact how small businesses operate.

How to survive running a business from home

Starting up

17 October 2018

Running a home business? Here’s how to make the most of it.

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Independent shops: heroes of the high street?

Customer matters

14 October 2018

The UK high street is more tempestuous than ever but could independent shops ride out the storm?

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London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone: what you need to know

Transport and logistics

14 October 2018

Learn how the Government’s latest step in reducing London’s air pollution could affect your business.

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How criminals are breaking into vans

Transport and logistics

21 September 2018

Here's three new ways criminals can break into your van – and how to stop them.

Small business rates relief: the facts

Finance and legal

29 August 2018

Find out how small business rate relief could benefit your business.

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Research and development for businesses

Digital and innovation

22 August 2018

Research & development could help your small business stand out. Here’s how.