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With our knowledge of specific sectors, get professional indemnity, office or liability insurance from Hiscox suited to the requirements of your industry. Get a quote and buy online in minutes.
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To celebrate the launch of its new HP Officejet Pro printer range - designed specifically to help small businesses get professional results - HP is giving away an HP Officejet Pro 8500 All-in-One, worth £299. To enter click here
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A guide to running a business from home
This factsheet looks at the advantages and disadvantages of starting up a business from home, and explores issues such as planning permission, business rates, and mortgage and insurance issues.
How to set up a company
This site from bytestart.co.uk provides in-depth information on setting up a company from choosing a business name to registering your business.
Understanding legal structures
This guide provides information about the best legal structure for your business.
Guide to company formation
Companies House provide an in-depth guide dealing with the requirements for the formation of private companies, public limited companies, and unlimited companies. Click to download the guide.
Setting up a company: Coffee shop example
This profile looks at setting up and operating a coffee shop. It considers the personal attributes necessary to run this type of business as well as the training available.
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BT Tradespace
Hear more about BT Tradespace, an online platform for small businesses provided by BT.
Easy and effective email marketing
Parker Trewin, Director of Marketing and Communications at Genius.com, demonstrates how Genius Pro can help you manage your email marketing campaigns more effectively.
Marketing an SME online
No matter what kind of business you are in, an online presence has become a vital tool for promoting your company and selling your products and services.
Competitive advantages from home working
Research shows that 69% of
Will Alan Sugar sweeten business prospects?
Marc Barber 10/06/2009
While any help singled out for small businesses should be welcomed, the appointment of Sir Alan Sugar as ‘Enterprise Tsar’ smacks of gimmicky desperation. Have your say »
Credit crunch: What does it mean for you?
Penny Proffit 25/01/2008
In the current global economic climate, small business owners are likely to be concerned about the consequences of the credit crunch. Penny Proffit has teamed up with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants to bring you ten quick tips for survival. Have your say »
Quality content is the foundation of Search Engine Marketing
Guest Blogger 21/07/2008
Search Engine Marketing (SEM) is in essence the theory and practice of getting a website onto the first page of 'natural' (sometimes called 'organic') search results on the important search engines for important keywords. Have your say »
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Barclays Business Start Up Account
Everything you need in one place from help with planning to getting more customers, to FREE seminars and a credit checking service to help you get paid quicker. Plus, up to 2 years FREE banking (conditions apply). Apply online.
Need help writing a business plan?
This practical guide will help you understand what a business plan should include, how you should go about writing one and what you will achieve by doing so. It will also give you some useful hints and tips as well as some essential sources of further information. To buy this essential guide click here
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Flexible health cover for your business
Every year sickness absence costs the UK economy around £13 billion. Want to know how much sickness absence could be damaging the health of your business? Click here to find out and receive a personalised quote.
Tailored Quotes for your Business Insurance
Simply Business cover a wide variety of trades and provide tailored insurance quotes. Compare quotes for Public Liability and Employers Liability Insurance, and take out optional extras such as tool and plant cover.