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With businesses facing fines of up to €20m or 4% of worldwide turnover for a serious data breach, it pays to take steps to protect customer data.

Careful planning and research, along with taking care of business essentials can go a long way to boosting the chance of a successful launch.

Launching a successful online business has never been easier. There are hundreds of online business ideas that you can develop, equipped with little more than a computer, a broadband connection and time.

Starting a dog walking business has plenty of benefits. The average dog walker earns around £15 per hour in the UK – nearly twice the National Living Wage

Whether it’s an office, a workshop or warehouse space, you’ll need to consider whether renting or buying premises is best when starting up your business.

Thoughtful shop fitting can help customers find their way around your store, communicate your brand and increase customer sales.

Creating a healthy work environment is good for employees, it can also give your start-up business an enormous productivity boost.

If you lack the expertise and time to build your own professional website, it’s worth choosing the right web agency to create one for you.

Whether updating an ageing office or moving into a new office, fitting out an office takes careful planning. An office fit out checklist will help you properly plan your new office fit out.

Coworking spaces can be cost-effective and collaborative. However they aren’t for everyone, and it pays to know the pros and cons before you commit.

With the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system, employers deduct tax and national insurance (NICs) from their employees’ earnings.

Knowing how to find a lawyer can help you avoid legal issues as your business grows.

Successful businesses understand that knowing your customer is vital. Knowing how to store customer information and how to best use it is essential.

Employment law exists to protect employees’ – it also safeguards your business. Employment laws also set boundaries, which can prevent and resolve disputes.

Unless you're selling a unique product or service, it’ll be competing with others. Researching competitors provides insights you can learn from.

Having bad credit can stop you getting business loans. Learn how to repair your bad credit, improve your credit score and obtain finance.

Discover the pros and cons of joint ventures, learn how they are different from partnerships, and explore practical tips for joint venture success.

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements came into force on May 25, 2018.