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Crowdfunding: a modern pathway to business funding

Crowdfunding: a modern pathway to business funding

In the dynamic world of business finance, crowdfunding has emerged as a key player for startups and small businesses in the UK seeking funding. This method leverages the internet to pool small...

Ozzy Ozzy
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How to calculate margins when selling branded products

How to calculate margins when selling branded products

Buying and reselling branded products like perfume from wholesalers is a common business model. Business owners may sell products exclusively online, open a shop or use a market to sell their...

ChrisGoodfellow ChrisGoodfellow
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How to get your business off the ground

How to get your business off the ground

So, you’re at the beginning of your startup journey. You have an idea, you’ve run it past your peers and you could have a viable business on your hands. Now you just have to put it into practice –...

Amalie Smith Amalie Smith
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How to know when your business needs an accountant

How to know when your business needs an accountant

Knowing when to start using an accountant as a small business is a popular topic on UKBF. Depending on the size and complexity of your business, it’s possible to manage your own finances...

ChrisGoodfellow ChrisGoodfellow
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Do you need a business bank account as a sole trader in the UK?

Do you need a business bank account as a sole trader in the UK?

There were 3.2 million sole traders based in the UK in 2021, making sole traders the most common form of business in the private sector. When operating as a sole trader, there is no legal...

ChrisGoodfellow ChrisGoodfellow
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How to manage cash flow when you’re starting up

How to manage cash flow when you’re starting up

Managing cash flow effectively is key to running a successful growing business. You need cash for assets and to pay bills, salaries and much more. Staying on top of your cash flow allows you to...

Kat Haylock Kat Haylock