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Our guide to the best new business will help inspire you with ways you can become your own boss with a start-up business of your own.

Read our guide on how to successfully set up a home business as well as some ideas for brilliant businesses that you can run from home.

Learn how to set up your business or start up, from conducting research to finding finance. Discover what's involved in setting up businesses.

Advertising your business informs customers of your products and why they should buy from you. Here’s our guide to the best ways to advertise your business.

Learn how to become registered for VAT, which VAT scheme to register for, and how to charge VAT for your goods and services – plus how to pay VAT to HRMC.

Getting customer service right is vital for a new business so we've put together a simple guide on defining, measuring and improving customer service.

Learn what a UK private limited company is, what’s involved in setting up, how it operates and the rules it must follow to help you decide if it’s right for your business.

There are many different methods that can help you to get noticed in the digital world. Our guide explains the best ways to start making an impact online.

The right company name can make or break a new business. We describe some creative processes for generating brand name ideas for your start up business.

Thousands of people allow fear and a lack of confidence to prevent them from starting a business. We explain why fear should not stop you.

9 suggestions for making your business presence on Facebook, Twitter or just about any other network even better than it already is.

Overseas suppliers can offer unique products and cheaper manufacturing - but be sure to research overseas suppliers first.

From headed paper for letters to business cards, your business stationery speaks volumes about your company and its brand.

Find the perfect candidate for your vacancy with our interview guide for conducting a successful job interview

Get the best from your business lease when renting business premises with our top tips to help you negotiate a rental contract.

Become a top performing business franchise owner with our top tips for ensuring your franchise is a sure-fire success.

When looking for office space for rent, you want What to look for when renting office space to find the best possible premises for your business.

Make sure your business meets the Data Protection Act requirements for keeping customer data safe.