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  2. Your business
  3. Starting a business

Some areas you'll need to consider as your business takes off...

Contingency and disaster planning

Protect yourself from the worst-case scenario.

Sales and marketing

Some essential tips for improving your marketing.

Stock control

Poor stock management can hurt your profits.

Suppliers and purchasing

Building relationships with suppliers.

Taking on staff

Issues when hiring employees.

Latest news stories

10 Dec 2025

Covid fraud cost UK taxpayers £10.9 billion

Taxpayers lost £10.9 billion to fraud and error as the UK government's pandemic response 'left the front door open to fraud', an independent report has revealed.

09 Dec 2025

Most sole traders are not ready for MTD changes

The majority of sole traders do not have a clear understanding of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT), according to research from the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE).

10 Dec 2025

Covid fraud cost UK taxpayers £10.9 billion

Taxpayers lost £10.9 billion to fraud and error as the UK government's pandemic response 'left the front door open to fraud', an independent report has revealed.

26 Nov 2025

Chancellor raises billions in Budget

A review of the major tax and spending decisions announced on 26 November.

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