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There are few more effective marketing tactics than networking to accelerate and sustain growth for businesses, no matter what shape or size they may be.

Finding a good supplier and negotiating contracts for products is crucial if you want to deliver high quality products to the right place at the right time.

When it comes to marketing, the stronger it is the healthier your business will be. Read more on the benefits of marketing your business and how to do it.

The small business alternative finance landscape is ever-changing area and growing in size; it's now a key funding option for businesses seeking growth.

Our guide to self-employment tax explains what you need to know and the steps to take so you pay the right amount of income tax and meet your deadlines.

Our guide to the best new business will help inspire you with ways you can become your own boss with a start-up business of your own.

Read our guide on how to successfully set up a home business as well as some ideas for brilliant businesses that you can run from home.

Learn how to set up your business or start up, from conducting research to finding finance. Discover what's involved in setting up businesses.

Advertising your business informs customers of your products and why they should buy from you. Here’s our guide to the best ways to advertise your business.

Learn how to become registered for VAT, which VAT scheme to register for, and how to charge VAT for your goods and services – plus how to pay VAT to HRMC.

Getting customer service right is vital for a new business so we've put together a simple guide on defining, measuring and improving customer service.

Want to start a new business on a budget? We’ve gathered together 35 of the best low-cost ideas for small businesses in the UK.

Learn what a UK private limited company is, what’s involved in setting up, how it operates and the rules it must follow to help you decide if it’s right for your business.

There are many different methods that can help you to get noticed in the digital world. Our guide explains the best ways to start making an impact online.

The right company name can make or break a new business. We describe some creative processes for generating brand name ideas for your start up business.

Thousands of people allow fear and a lack of confidence to prevent them from starting a business. We explain why fear should not stop you.

9 suggestions for making your business presence on Facebook, Twitter or just about any other network even better than it already is.

Overseas suppliers can offer unique products and cheaper manufacturing - but be sure to research overseas suppliers first.