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How to hire employees when you don't have any cash
[May 8, 2008] How can you get a business off the ground if you don't have the cashflow yet? Bytestart examines the pros and cons of taking on staff when you've just started out in business.
 
Entrepreneur's toolkit - an A to Z Guide - Part 1
[May 7, 2008] Written by Alan Gleeson, some essential online and offline tools to help your new business get started. Includes links to a wide variety of web resources.
 
Entrepreneur's toolkit - an A to Z Guide - Part 2
[May 7, 2008] Some more essential online and offline tools to help your new business get started. Includes links to a wide variety of web resources.
 
Setting up a new business - #1 Introduction
[January 6, 2006] Starting up a small business involves a number of important steps if you want to get things right first time. An intoduction to the small business world, including what you should think about before you even start a new business.
 
Setting up a new business - #2 Legal Status
[January 5, 2006] The vast majority of small businesses in the UK are setup as sole traders, or limited companies. An overview of the legal differences between the two set-up types.
 
Setting up a new business - #3 Accounting, Tax, Banking
[January 4, 2006] Some tips on choosing the best small business accountant and an overview of small business taxation - Corporation Tax, VAT, National Insurance and current small business tax issues
 
Setting up a new business - #4 Credit Control
[January 3, 2006] Running a successful small business requires not only the vision and drive to identify market opportunities but also the ability to manage the firm's finances prudently.
 
Setting up a new business - #5 Legal Issues & Insurance
[January 2, 2006] Some of your legal obligations as a small business including compliance with the Data Protection Act. Also, information on small business insurance.
 
Setting up a new business - #6 Homeworking, Offices & Freelancing
[January 1, 2006] The rise of the Internet over the past five years has dramatically changed how people can run their businesses. Some specific information for home workers and freelancers
 
Setting up a new business - #7 Setting up your website
[December 31, 2005] Information on choosing a broadband supplier, choosing your small business domain name and hosting account, and how to go about promoting your website on the Internet
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