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  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

21 Nov 2025

Bank deposit protection limit to be increased to £120,000

UK bank customers will benefit from an increase to the maximum amount they would be reimbursed for if their bank were to fail from 1 December, the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has confirmed.

20 Nov 2025

AI tools giving risky consumer advice, warns Which?

AI tools including Chat GPT, Gemini and Meta AI are giving inaccurate, unclear and risky advice which could prove costly if followed, warns consumer champion Which?.

21 Nov 2025

Bank deposit protection limit to be increased to £120,000

UK bank customers will benefit from an increase to the maximum amount they would be reimbursed for if their bank were to fail from 1 December, the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has confirmed.

28 Oct 2025

Rayner case shines light on SDLT complexities

A review of SDLT rules.

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