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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
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
November 22, 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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