It seems that dreams of starting up a brand new business is a popular thought for many people here in the UK. In fact, statistics from StartUp Britain revealed a record-breaking number of businesses that were kick started and throughout…
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We recently asked 1000 would-be business owners about the additional help they would like to see from the Government when it comes to starting a business. The results came back with almost a third of respondents (28.02%) suggesting the government…
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There is a lot of thought and planning that goes into starting your own business, whether it’s online or offline, getting your start-up business up and running comes with its stresses. To help ease some of those worries and chores…
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Hands up who forgot about Valentine’s Day, or have just left it until the last minute? It’s easy to do isn’t it? We’ve just about got over Christmas, struggled our way through to the end of January running on fumes,…
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The world of small business owners often revolves around immediate obligations. They are aware that cash flow is the lifeline of their business, and if the cash isn’t there to pay their creditors, they run the risk of being unable…
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Tracking business expenses when self employed it vital to ensure you’re not over paying on your taxes or, most importantly, underpaying on them. Nobody wants the taxman chasing them for money that hasn’t been accounted for and saved away. There…
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Separating your money into a bills account and spending account will be the best thing that happened to your finances this year! Having too much month at the end of your money is a common problem for many of us,…
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Don’t be fooled into thinking bad credit means you can’t have your own award winning account Carrying around a bad credit history and poor credit score can make things difficult when it comes to opening an account. Being turned away…
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Whether you’re self employed and need a business bank account, or if you are a small business with a credit score that is less than perfect, you might be wondering what your options are when it comes to opening a…
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The benefits system can seem like a web of complications, but that shouldn’t put you off – If you have a family to support, are out of work or on a low income, you could be entitled to some much…
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