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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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The Startup Series
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Technology
Technology
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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Workplace & Staff
Workplace & Staff
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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From entrepreneur profiles and award winners to company growth news and analysis, we provide the insight every business needs to grow and thrive.
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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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Coworking Post-Covid: WeWork’s Predictions for 2022
January 28, 2022 | 10 min read
Cheap office space London
January 25, 2022 | 5 min read
Everything you need to know about WeWork in 2022
December 15, 2021 | 11 min read
Everything you need to know about Central Working
December 14, 2021 | 4 min read
Energy
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Inflation hits 9%: how can your small business budget for rising fuel and energy costs?
May 23, 2022 | 6 min read
The 6 best business energy brokers and switching services in 2022
December 20, 2021 | 15 min read
How to switch your business energy provider: A guide for small businesses
January 14, 2022 | 10 min read
Small business gas suppliers and prices
May 6, 2022 | 20 min read
Security
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Shop security systems
April 4, 2022 | 10 min read
Access control
January 21, 2022 | 5 min read
Security fog
January 11, 2022 | 5 min read
Commercial fire alarm systems
January 14, 2022 | 10 min read
Commercial buildings
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Just Started – Meraki: Ryan Hill
December 20, 2021 | 3 min read
Steel frame building prices
December 22, 2021 | 10 min read
Agricultural building prices
January 7, 2022 | 6 min read
How to set up a pop-up shop in four simple steps…
November 5, 2021 | 5 min read
Rates and regulations
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Rent reviews: How to handle a rent increase on your commercial lease
November 15, 2021 | 9 min read
Letting agent fees
June 24, 2021 | 4 min read
Signing a commercial lease: A guide to renting small business premises in 2022
December 6, 2021 | 8 min read
Running a business from a rented property
January 24, 2022 | 7 min read
Waste
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The best waste management companies in London
April 21, 2022 | 7 min read
Types of waste
January 21, 2022 | 8 min read
Business recycling
January 21, 2022 | 15 min read
What is commercial waste?
January 21, 2022 | 10 min read