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With your new business doing well, you may be starting to think about how to recruit staff but it’s important to know the legal requirements.

As a small business owner it’s essential to quickly find the right candidate for a vacancy. Our guide offers a range of ways to hire the ideal employee.

Read our expert guide to franchises – learn what a franchise is, how they work and what you need to know before you invest in one.

Make sure your business meets UK legal requirements for company trading with our guide to the information you must be include on your company’s stationery.

Finding the best recruitment agency when hiring new employees is a great way to help reduce the recruitment burden.

Choosing the best location of your new shop is one the most important decision you’ll make. Get it right and it will help boost sales and level of success.

Small businesses face a number of taxes that they – and their directors – must pay. Here’s our guide to the small business taxes you should understand.

Corporations Tax is one of the most important taxes your small business will pay – here’s our guide to what Corporation Tax is.

Knowing the value of a business is important, especially if you want to present your business to potential investors or apply for a small business loan.

Corporation Tax is the key tax a limited company has to pay each year. Our guide to paying Corporation Tax will ensure you meet tax deadlines.

Starting an online business has never been more popular. Here are the key steps to follow when setting up your online business.

If you’re interested in starting a business that will help others or improve the environment, then setting up a social enterprise could be the first step.

Follow our guide on buying a franchise, including understanding costs, operation and what to look for to get the best franchise for you.

Every active limited company must file its accounts with HMRC and Companies House at the end of each financial year – here’s our guide to the process.

Securing a business loan for your start-up could help it rocket to success. Find out how to get a business loan with our handy guide.

Make filling in your annual HMRC self-assessment form pain-free with our handy tax return tips and advice. We guide you through the whole process.

Developing your skill at pitching a business idea is vital to attracting investment into your start up business.

Want to start your own business without ditching the day job? A part-time business could be ideal to get your small project off the ground with less risk.