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A selection of great tools, business guides and articles to help make your business a success
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How do you find work to get the ball rolling as a consultant, and continue to get the kind of clients that will keep inviting you back?
Find out what help is available for small businesses, gig workers, and the self-employed.
From understanding expenses to starting a limited company, we've a range of jargon-free business guides for you to download and keep.
We take a closer look at the differences between unsecured and secured business loans, to help you decide which may be better suited to your business.
For electricians and other tradespeople whose construction careers often live and die by word-of-mouth, struggling to find work can be especially difficult.
Usually refers to a limited company, set up to provide the services of a contractor. Find out how you can set one up, and why you might want to.
Our checklist gives contractors some top tips in securing the perfect projects for themselves. We look at all the things you can do to improve your CV.
Building a small business website doesn't have to cost the earth. However you choose to get your business on the internet, it’s important that you do.
Making the decision to hire employees is a big one for any small business, so it's good to weigh up the costs, so you're aware of how much you're looking at
Discover how a press release is set out, and what information the recipient is expecting to get out of it. Copy and edit our free press release template!
It’s essential to make sure that you keep your personal and business banking separate, so you’ll usually need a dedicated business bank account.
What are your options when you are working as a contractor? We take a look at the pro's and con's of both agency work and finding clients directly.
You've spent weeks on a piece of work and you justifiably want to show it off to prospective clients - what's the best way?
With the proliferation of social media, it’s easier than ever for scammers to steal your identity. Here are a few tips for protecting your identity online.
A collection of the most righteous put-downs to petty complaints which sent the companies viral. Pull up a seat and enjoy!
Having been involved in an identity theft scam on Elance , I've since learnt a few things about the risks of using these freelance marketplaces.
Richard Branson said, “If you want to stand out from the crowd, give people a reason not to forget you”. Short on ideas? Here’s some inspiration.
We take a good look at the different websites and resources providing useful information to those wanting to go it alone and become self-employed.
Using the controversial typeface on your small business’ branding may be a faux pas worth avoiding. Here's why so many people hate Comic Sans.
They’re loud, proud and ready to spend, spend, spend.
Going back to full-time work, or retiring? This article explains everything you need to know about how to de-register as self-employed.
Chosen a business partner (or partners)? It’s time to decide which type of business partnership you’ll be entering into. Here's what you need to know.
We've collated a selection of free tools and resources for you to help make running your business a breeze. With everything from software to templates you can work out your take home pay, chase that unpaid invoice and calculate your IR35.
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