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  • December 4, 2023 by David Daly

    Why Online Company Formation is the way to go if you are looking to register your business

    Firstly, congratulations. You are now at a stage where your business idea is ready to become a reality. The next step is registering a company with Companies House, the question is; what is the best way to go about doing this? You can of course go straight through Companies House, but what if you want […]

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  • December 4, 2023 by Tom Richardson

    Pitching your business: The Perfect Pitch Checklist

    Being able to pitch confidently is a vital skill if you want to take your business to the next level. To help you deliver a killer presentation (and make sure you’re prepared for it), we’ve created The Perfect Pitch Checklist. Nail these seven points to give your business the best possible chance:

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  • December 4, 2023 by David Daly

    5 failed products from massive companies

    Introducing a new product or service to compliment what you already offer is often a great idea as it can contribute to extra revenue and give your brand a whole new audience. However, it is important to act with a degree of caution.

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  • December 4, 2023 by David Daly

    What exactly is a startup?

    Startup – possibly one of the most overused words today. Startup culture, startup business, startup mentality. The term is clearly widespread, but what exactly does it mean to be a startup? It can’t be enough to work in a co-working […]

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  • December 4, 2023 by Ben Canter

    Protecting your property: An introduction to trademarking

    Incorporating a limited company is one of the most effective ways of securing your business name. It means that nobody else can register a company using that witty name you’ve been sitting on for years before you’ve had a chance to get things off the ground. 

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  • December 4, 2023 by Tom Richardson

    MadeSimple's favourite books about business

    We asked our team to share their favourite books about business . Here you’ll find books to inspire, books to educate and some books to simply enjoy (links with the business world are sometimes tenuous!). Take a look at our list and then share your favourites on Twitter and Facebook.

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  • December 4, 2023 by Lauren Franklin

    Are you a business owner? Here are 10 tips to help you relax on your next holiday

    Summer may be coming to an end but it’s not too late to take some well-earned time off if you haven’t already. Of course, as a business owner, if you do manage to get away it’s hard to switch off and there’s always the temptation to take work with you. With that in mind, here […]

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  • December 4, 2023 by Laura Gander

    6 habits to hack your morning routine

    With Summer drawing to a close and the Autumn darkness creeping in, it’s a transitional time of year where we’ve started swapping garden BBQs, flip flops and iced frappés for cozy jumpers, pumpkin spice lattes (sorry not sorry) and nights in front of The X Factor. Whilst the seasons may be changing, there’s no reason […]

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  • December 4, 2023 by Tom Richardson

    4 ways to protect your limited company from fraud

    Even if Halloween isn’t here, it’s understandable to be fearful – who knows what ghouls and ghosts lurk in the darkness? In this blog post, we’re looking at a far more realistic threat – company fraud. When it comes to business it always pays to be cautious. With that in mind, here are four ways […]

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  • December 4, 2023 by Tom Richardson

    The basics of Self Assessment: what you need to know

    What is Self Assessment and how might it affect you as a business owner? Emily Coltman FCA, chief accountant to award-winning online accounting software provider FreeAgent, explains all.

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