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News, guides and free downloads for small businesses and landlords
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8-minute read
How to hire temporary staff – a step-by-step guide
Learn how to fill staffing gaps during your busier periods – plus legal responsibilities.
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7-minute read
Right to work share code checks – how to check an employee’s right to work
How do you check an employee’s right to work and what is a share code? Read our guide…
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5-minute read
Sick pay for self-employed people: what support can I get?
Does self-employed sick pay exist? Our guide discusses whether the self-employed can claim sick pay, and other sickness…
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6-minute read
Fire safety rules for holiday lets
What are the fire safety rules for holiday lets and Airbnbs?
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6-minute read
Best business laptop for your small business
Keep your business running on the go by finding the right business laptop.
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13-minute read
Health and safety for small businesses – a guide to health and safety policy
Create a small business health and safety policy and comply with other health and safety rules.
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7-minute read
Working time directive breaks – what are the rules on breaks at work?
How maximum weekly working hours and rules on breaks help keep workers safe.
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11-minute read
What qualifications do I need to be a teacher or supply teacher – and can I be self-employed?
Discover how to become a teacher or supply teacher while being self-employed.
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8-minute read
How to pay National Insurance when self-employed or running a business
Find out National Insurance rates for 2024-25 and how to pay your contributions.
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6-minute read
Small business tax changes: new thresholds, rates, and allowances
Find out about important business tax changes for 2025.
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