If you think lack of time is stopping you from launching your own business, think again. In this guide, we look at how you can realistically start your own small business by working in the evenings.
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How to start a new business
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In association with Lloyds TSB Commercial, here are 10 handy hints and tips to consider when setting up your business.
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Very often potential franchisees tend to get excited over the latest new franchise opportunity – without any thought about whether it is the best business model, the right return-on-investment, or whether it means them working “in” the business or not. Leading sales expert Andy Preston highlights the dangers of entering into a franchise opportunity without thoroughly investigating the vital element that will determine whether the business will be success – or a failure.
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Welcome to Bytestart’s complete guide to starting up in business, which features bite-sized guides on each aspect of the start-up process, from choosing your business name to setting up your first website.
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Starting up a business on your own must be one of life’s steepest learning curves – and certainly one of the most challenging.
The start-up process will not only test your knowledge of your industry or key skill areas, but it will also teach you about yourself. By the end of year one, you will be considerably more self-aware.
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Most small businesses set up as either sole traders, or limited companies. In this section of the guide, we look at the most commonly used business structures in the UK.
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Whatever business you want to set up, the name you choose to represent your enterprise will be the first thing potential customers will notice about you. Therefore, your name should be memorable from the outset.
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If ever there was a key skill you’ll need in your business – it’s planning. You can still be your own boss if you’re not the most organised of people, but you’ll find it a very tough slog.
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One of the most annoying parts of running a business is having to hand over a large chunk of your profits to HMRC. Of course, this is a fact of life, and taxation is one area of running a business you really must understand.
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Valye Added Tax (VAT) is a charge on most goods and services sold in the UK.
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