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Read our guide for small businesses and learn more about VAT returns

The revolution in affordable small business accounting software in the past decade has made it easy for small businesses to manage finances.

The amount of public liability insurance you need, how to get cover, and the amount it costs all depends on your business. Find out more.

Discover how crowdfunding can help your startup raise the finance needed to launch and grow.

Hiring new staff can be exciting but comes with a raft of legal obligations for employers including choosing the right small business pension for employees.

There are many ways a business can get debt financing, such as borrowing from friends and family, crowdfunding, bank loans, or government loans.

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If you can’t fund your business with your own money, you’ll need to attract investors. For some startups, equity financing could be the key.

With the dizzying choice of business bank accounts on offer, you’d be wise to look past headline offers and enticements to find the right account for you.

Tax filing deadlines can creep up on your business, so it’s important to get on top of your tax liabilities from the start.

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Build customer trust and ensure your business is compliant with GDPR by securing your business website with an SSL certificate.

Going into business with a partner is a great way to start running a company, but it’s vital that you set up your partnership properly. Follow our guide to choosing the right business partnership structure.

Learn about the General Data Protection Regulation, or ‘GDPR’, which is the result of years of work by the EU to modernise data protection legislation.

Find our glossary of GDPR terms here...

Learn about what a data controller and a data processor is. See our examples to understand the difference between a data controller and a data processor.

Learn more about GDPR and what is true and what isn't about how your business can stay compliant with the legislation.