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Guide to starting a business
1. Check if you're ready
A key to a successful business is preparation. Making sure you're prepared can save you precious time and money.
Starting a business guide
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Prepare yourself for business
Assessing yourself and your business idea is essential before starting a business. It can help you prepare for any hurdles and help you overcome them.
Starting a business guide
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Difference between a business and a hobby
Find out if you’re a business or still a hobby and what that means for your taxes and operations.
Starting a business guide
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Employee or contractor?
If you’re working on your own you’ll need to know your worker status. Find out if you’re an independent contractor or an employee first before entering into a contract.
Starting a business guide
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Find help for your business
You don’t have to do this all on your own. Consider talking to a business adviser, accountant or solicitor for advice. Try one of our low-cost business advisory services for help.
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