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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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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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Setting up
Setting up
When setting up and registering a business there are several different legal structures available, of which the pros and cons are explained here. If you're looking to register as self-employed, we've got all the information you need to help you make an informed decision about whether to form a limited company, set up a business partnership or register as a sole trader.
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