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Can business debt affect your personal finances and credit score?

If you have a poor business credit file, it may negatively impact your personal credit score. We examine whether you could be affected.

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Business interruption insurance: what it covers, how it works & cost

Business interruption insurance could save your company if an unexpected event, such as a fire or a burglary, stops you from trading.

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Business insurance claims: a guide for UK small businesses

Follow our step-by-step guide to making a successful business insurance claim.

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7 hard questions you need to ask before going self-employed

Starting a business can be an exciting and stressful adventure, so planning ahead is essential to achieving your business dreams. Here are seven questions you should ask yourself before you begin.

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A beginner's guide to self-assessment

If you’re self-employed, completing your self-assessment tax return can be a real chore. But it’s crucial you get it right and file on time. Here’s how.

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How to fund your business idea

If there’s one thing budding entrepreneurs have in abundance it’s ideas. But great concepts often amount to nothing without the financial oomph to make them real. Here we explore how to get the money needed to earn your fortune.

Where yo look for the money you need
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