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6-minute read
Black Friday: is it helpful or harmful to small businesses?
How are small businesses are responding to Black Friday in 2024?
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4-minute read
Construction firms face lowest workloads since 2008
Find out what’s causing this and which trades defy the trend.
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7-minute read
Do you need a HMO licence? Guide to HMO properties and house shares
Renting out a HMO property? Here’s all you need to know about licences.
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6-minute read
How to Rent guide 2025: the essential checklist for landlords
Find out why it’s so important to give the How to Rent guide to your tenant.
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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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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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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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4-minute read
Stamp duty in Wales – a landlord’s guide to Land Transaction Tax
The latest Land Transaction Tax rates and thresholds for Welsh landlords.
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8-minute read
Self-employed maternity pay: what you need to know
Don’t miss out on the chance to run your business whilst being a parent.
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