Recent content by Ned Barker

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    Can the UK’s Small Businesses Survive the Rising Costs of Doing Business?

    With the cost of materials, wages, and overheads climbing, small businesses in the UK are feeling the pressure. Add in increased taxes and cuts to public sector spending, and it’s a tough environment to operate in. Are we heading towards a wave of closures, or do small businesses have what it...
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    Is It Too Risky to Start a Business in the UK Right Now?

    With economic uncertainty, inflation, and changing regulations, many people who once considered starting a business are holding back. But does that mean it's actually a bad time to start—or just a different kind of challenge? Have you started a business recently? Would you start one in the...
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    Are High Taxes Killing Small Businesses?

    Small business owners are dealing with rising costs, higher taxes, and new regulations that make running a business harder than ever. Employer NI contributions, corporation tax, and business rates are all squeezing margins. Is the UK government making it too difficult for small businesses to...
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    Who here does funding of smaller M&A deals (in the UK)?

    You should consider reaching out to a finance brokerage such as Funding Bay.
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    Start a company with Partnership where i have 51% stake.

    A Private Limited Company (Ltd) is likely your best option. It allows you to structure share ownership while keeping operational control firmly in your hands.