2019
News, guides and free downloads for small businesses and landlords
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4-minute read
Landlords pay more than £30,000 to evict problem tenants
Evicting a rogue tenant can now cost a landlord more than £30,000, with criminal gangs at the root…
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3-minute read
Tool thieves beware – break into this electrician’s van and get a 1000-volt shock from his home-made alarm
One electrician has created his own tool theft deterrent – a home-made alarm system featuring a 1000-volt zapper…
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8-minute read
How to market your pub: 9 pub event ideas
Looking for event ideas to market your pub? Try our top 9, from unique themed nights and partner…
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18-minute read
How to start a clothing brand: your 9-step guide
Ever wondered how to start a clothing brand? From budget and insurance to design stages, branding and manufacturing…
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10-minute read
How to open a restaurant – a 9-step guide
Wondering how to open a restaurant but don’t know where to start? This guide will help. From writing…
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3-minute read
Research reveals UK landlords’ maintenance costs run into thousands a year – how much should you budget for?
Find out where in the UK landlords can expect to spend the most on the upkeep of their…
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6-minute read
A guide to completing a construction site risk assessment
Read our simple guide to doing a construction site risk assessment, covering things like notifying HSE, method statements…
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3-minute read
Can I get a buy-to-let mortgage if I’m over 60?
Are there any age restrictions on buy-to-let mortgages for over 60s? Lenders treat standard and buy-to-let mortgages differently…
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5-minute read
10 things every tradesperson can relate to
From hilarious jokes on site to working outside in the best of the British summer – sometimes there’s…
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5-minute read
How to become a beauty consultant – a step-by-step guide
Fancy working as an in-store makeup advisor or working from home as a brand’s beauty representative? Here’s the…
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