Small business news
Find out the latest news affecting small businesses.
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5-minute read
What is a franchise?
Franchising is when an existing business sells the rights for a third party to trade under its name.…
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Recovery Loan Scheme: access business loans up to £10 million
A new government-backed loan up to £10 million for businesses affected by Covid-19. This replaces previous financial support…
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Better for Business: a report into the wellbeing of small business owners
Our new report compiles our research on the wellbeing of small business owners. Covid-19 has taken its toll,…
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What is Private Residence Relief?
There are times when you may be able to claim some relief on the sale of your buy-to-let…
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How does HMRC define a ‘personal service company’?
Read about the benefits of setting up a personal service company, the IR35 implications, and why many contractors…
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How to sell on Instagram in the UK: a step-by-step guide
Learn how to use shoppable Instagram posts to sell your products. Read our step-by-step guide to get started.
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What if your tenant moves a partner in without permission? A guide to ‘permitted occupiers’ for landlords
If a tenant moves a partner in without permission, that person can become a ‘permitted occupier’. Here’s what…
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What’s a general business partnership and is it right for me?
Who is a general business partnership best for, how does it work, and how do you set one…
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What’s the Minimum Income Floor (MIF) for Universal Credit?
Are you claiming the Universal Credit benefit – or thinking about applying for it? Here’s what you need…
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SIC codes and your business – what is a SIC code and when do you need one?
SIC codes, or standard industrial classification codes, give Companies House a quick and easy way of understanding what…
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