Business structure
Learn more about the regulations your business needs to follow.
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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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Crowdfunding: is it right for your small business?
Do you pay back crowdfunding? What are the UK’s best crowdfunding sites for small business? Read our complete…
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What’s the difference between a labour-only subcontractor and a bona fide subcontractor?
The terms bona fide subcontractor and labour-only subcontractor still cause confusion for tradespeople buying business insurance. Learn what…
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Restaurant health and safety – here’s what to know about your responsibilities
If you’re wondering about restaurant health and safety, here’s our in-depth guide. Get information about health and safety…
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Small business loans: 5 tips for a successful application
Looking to apply for a small business loan? Read our six tips for getting approved, including all the…
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Best free software and tools for small businesses and the self-employed to try
There’s a range of software, tools and apps designed for small businesses and the self-employed, and many of…
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How to get a 5 star food hygiene rating
What steps should you take to get a 5 star food hygiene rating? And how can you make…
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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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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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