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Social enterprises are companies whose core mission is to benefit and improve society. Learn how to set up one now.

Setting up a clothing line doesn’t have to be a scary proposition. Turn your dream into reality with our guide to launching your own clothing line.

Get to grips with bookkeeping with our guide to setting up a system and using bookkeeping to keep track of cash flow, profit and loss and expenses.

Our guide to finding an accountant covers how to find and choose the best accountant, how much to pay and what a good accountant can do for your business.

Enjoy matching potential employees with their dream jobs? Discover how to start a recruitment agency and successfully run your own business.

Reach millions of customers using eBay as the online storefront for your small business. Discover how to open an eBay shop and sell successfully on eBay.

Calculating the break even point of your new business is vital for your start up to make a profit. Read our guide on how to work out the break even point.

Discover all about starting a domestic, commercial or specialist cleaning business, including costs, hiring staff and finding customers.

Make sure you have enough money to successfully start your business with our guide to calculating start up costs for your new business.

Always wanted to open a coffee shop? Now could be a great time to consider opening a cafe. Read our guide for everything you need to know.

Discover the benefits of a happy and productive workforce with our top ten tips for motivating your staff.

Develop a strong social media presence for your small business and turn social shares into profit by creating a small business social media strategy.

Setting business aims and objectives can help grow your business. Learn how to use PESTEL and SWOT tools to create your business objectives.

There are few more effective marketing tactics than networking to accelerate and sustain growth for businesses, no matter what shape or size they may be.

Finding a good supplier and negotiating contracts for products is crucial if you want to deliver high quality products to the right place at the right time.

Marketing helps you get your business in front of the people who need it most. Find out why marketing is important and how it works.

The small business alternative finance landscape is ever-changing area and growing in size; it's now a key funding option for businesses seeking growth.

Our guide to self-employment tax explains what you need to know and the steps to take so you pay the right amount of income tax and meet your deadlines.