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Is your local community the ideal target market for your start-up? Find out how to promote and advertise your business locally with our smart guide.

Read our handy guide on how to start a business without money. Discover the ways you can launch, market and run a start-up with no business savings.

Do you have a great business idea and wonder when the right time is to start a business? Discover the signs that you're ready to get going.

Discover how you could maximise your time and output when building a start-up with our essential productivity hacks.

Learn how to read you company balance sheet – from assets and liabilities to equity to why it's important to balance your company balance sheet.

Learn about your options for handling equity and shares in your start-up business – from types of shares to equity implications.

Learn what a Personal Survival Budget is and how completing one can help you finance your new business with a Start Up Loan.

Could you make money from a podcast? Producing one can be a rewarding way to generate revenue and build a community around a subject you are interested in.

Learn how to write a business plan for your start up and how a business plan can help you get a Start Up Loan.

Want to become your own boss and start a low-cost, flexible business? Learn about affiliate marketing with our expert guide.

The process of finding and employing candidates is expensive; it takes time and money to find the right people for a role, and making a mistake can be costly. The first thing most candidates will see is your job description, making it a vital part of attracting the right calibre of applicants to your role.

Understanding copyright laws can help your start-up avoid fines and legal battles. Learn how to look for the perfect marketing images the smart way.

A business email can add credibility to your business and make it easier to get organised. Read on as our guide explains how to create a company email for your start-up.

Liquidity is an important financial issue to understand if you want to grow your small business successfully. Read our guide to effective liquidity planning.

From festivals to pop-up locations and private hire, a food truck business could be a smart choice for foodies. Here’s what you need to set up your own.

Too many returns can be a potential problem for a new business. Discover the best ways to reduce returns to your start-up.

Starting a business with partners is a great way to run a company, but it's vital to set it up properly. Consider a partnership agreement for peace of mind.

How can your start-up embrace the power of innovation – and what exactly does being innovative mean on a practical level for small businesses?