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Getting Started
Got a business idea? Want to know how to start a business in your chosen industry? This is the place to start.
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Finance
Covering everything from grants and loans to crowdfunding and accounting, we hope this section will give you the help to raise, manage and improve your finances.
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Product news, reviews and guides to help every business select the right mix of hardware and software. From online security to fleet maintenance, we can help you stay productive and save money.
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People & Premises
People & Premises
Recruiting and managing staff is a massive step in the life of any small business and so is taking on new premises. Get support on the legal and regulatory side of both here.
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News
From entrepreneur profiles and award winners to company growth news and analysis, we provide the insight every business needs to grow and thrive.
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Sustainability
Sustainability
Being a green business is very important in today's world. Business owners have an increasing responsibility to be environmentally friendly and reduce their business' carbon footprint. With green business ideas and information on organic wholesalers and green gadgets, learn how you can not only start an eco-friendly business but also how to improve the green credentials of an existing business. Social enterprises often also have an environmental focus, or have other social or ethical business goals at their core. Below, there is information on setting up a social enterprise including legal issues, funding, ethical business practices and examples of existing social enterprises as well as expert advice on how you can become a social entrepreneur.
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June 11, 2021 | 3 min read
The Office of the Third Sector
May 18, 2021 | 1 min read
What are Community Interest Companies (CICs)?
May 12, 2021 | 2 min read
Equality and Diversity: the Startup Pioneers
June 30, 2019 | 3 min read
Sharing Economy Companies
June 30, 2019 | 3 min read
Ethical Businesses: Festival Favourites
June 30, 2019 | 3 min read
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