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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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Premises
Premises
Finding and equipping your office or premises is an essential part of your business journey whether you're starting or growing. Are you working from a home office? Considering co working or a serviced office? Perhaps you're looking into pop-up retail space, or how to get planning permission to convert a residential property into commercial premises. This section has everything you need to know.
Office space
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The Incredible Shrinking Office: complete guide to downsizing in 2023
August 1, 2024 | 6 min read
The UK’s best clubs, hubs and coworking spaces for entrepreneurs
July 23, 2024 | 13 min read
Coworking in London: The Ultimate Guide
July 23, 2024 | 24 min read
Energy
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Best small business electricity rates and suppliers for 2024
March 14, 2024 | 10 min read
Inflation hits 9%: how can your small business budget for rising fuel and energy costs?
December 18, 2023 | 6 min read
5 best business energy brokers and switching services
November 24, 2023 | 13 min read
Small business gas suppliers and prices
November 22, 2023 | 20 min read
Rates and regulations
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Business rates: What you need to know about the upcoming changes
December 18, 2023 | 4 min read
What are Business Rates? Calculator and Small Business Rate Relief explained
November 24, 2023 | 8 min read
Small business rates relief
October 31, 2023 | 3 min read
Government urged to freeze business rates again
August 22, 2023 | 2 min read
Waste
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What is commercial waste?
December 18, 2023 | 10 min read
The best waste management companies in London
July 13, 2023 | 7 min read
Commercial Waste Disposal and Collection Costs
July 13, 2023 | 9 min read
Types of waste
January 20, 2023 | 8 min read
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