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How to start an online shop – the ultimate guide to selling online
Read our step-by-step guide on how to become an online seller
Retail sector
Online or on the high street, our guides on the retail sector can help.
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5-minute read
How to sell on Depop for small businesses (2026 guide)
Reach more customers with your second-hand clothing business by selling on Depop. Here’s how to get started.
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5-minute read
What does SKU stand for? How to supercharge your stock management
SKU stands for stock keeping unit and is a code businesses can use to identify individual items and…
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5-minute read
Consumer protection – distance selling regulations for your business
What is distance selling? Distance selling regulations are no longer applicable, but there are still guidelines you need…
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3-minute read
Etsy withholding sellers’ money – what does this mean for small businesses?
Sole traders and small businesses with an Etsy shop are threatening to boycott the platform over its payment…
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8-minute read
How to start an online business – in 7 simple steps
You’ll need a great idea and a simple business website. But what else does it take to sell…
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7-minute read
A guide to back orders – and how to manage them
Back orders happen when an online shop sells something that’s temporarily out of stock. But how do you…
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7-minute read
International shipping from UK: a guide for small businesses
Need to know about the rules, taxes and costs associated with international shipping? Read our guide for online…
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11-minute read
Sale of goods and Consumer Rights Act 2015: guide for small businesses
Find out everything you need to know about the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
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5-minute read
What are Sunday trading laws? A simple guide for businesses
Find out how Sunday trading laws work and if reforms are coming.
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10-minute read
How to set up a market stall
Market traders need to think about everything from suppliers to stock to the legalities – read our step-by-step…
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