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Duchesse Kala-Kala of Duchesse Recruitment: Building a boutique agency where values come first
Duchesse Kala-Kala is the founder of Duchesse Recruitment, a boutique agency built on trust, relationships, and values-led decision making. This case study explores her journey into entrepreneurship, the lessons learned along the way, and how her lived experience has shaped the way she builds businesses today.
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Sourdough Sophia: The Bakery Built on Community, Courage, and Zero Compromise
Sophia Handschuh is the founder of Sourdough Sophia, a bakery business that began during lockdown and has since grown into a multi-site operation rooted in quality, care, and community trust. In this case study, Sophia reflects on building a business from the ground up, the realities of leadership as the business grew, and why staying close to her values has mattered just as much as growth itself.
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Women in Whisky: Annabel Thomas’s Journey with Nc’nean
Follow the journey of Nc’nean founder Annabel Thomas as she reshapes the whisky industry with sustainability, creativity and purpose. A powerful insight into women in whisky and the realities of building a modern distillery.
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Inside Dazey Talent: A Boutique Agency Putting Care at the Centre
Discover how Abbie Hills founded Dazey Talent, a boutique talent agency built on care, inclusion and one-to-one support. This case study explores her journey, the challenges she has overcome and how she is reshaping talent representation for emerging and underrepresented actors.
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What Is a Tax Identification Number (TIN) | Companies MadeSimple
Understand what a Tax Identification Number (TIN) is in the UK, who gets one, and how to find it, including UTR, NINO, CRN, and VAT numbers.
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What Are the Best Small Businesses to Start in 2026?
Looking for the best small business ideas to start in 2026? Discover simple, low-cost business ideas you can run from home in the UK, plus easy steps to register your company and get started.
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Companies House Fee Increase 2026: What’s Changing and How It Affects You
Companies House has announced a major update to its fees, effective 1 February 2026. Here’s what’s changing, why the increase is happening, and how acting early could save you money.
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Mimica - How Solveiga Pakštaitė is Redefining the Future of Food
This case study follows the journey of Mimica founder Solveiga Pakštaitė, whose simple but powerful idea, a tactile freshness label aka "Bump", has grown into a solution reshaping how we think about food safety and waste. From a student prototype to a UK manufacturing site producing at scale, her story shows how curiosity, empathy and science can drive meaningful change across an entire industry.
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UK Bank Holiday Dates in 2026 | Companies MadeSimple
Planning ahead can make a big difference when you are running a business. We’ve put together a clear list of all the confirmed bank holiday dates for England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, along with practical guidance to support your planning for the year.