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How to start a sweetshop... First off we should say that starting a sweetshop is something we would never be able to do given our fundamental lack of willpower when it comes to food of the sugary variety.  If, like us, you would be in danger of consuming any profits which came in the door you may wish to consider some of the following alternative articles; how to start a bookshop, how to star...
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Did you become self-employed between 6th April 2012 and 5th April 2013? If you did, then this could be the first year you’ll have to file a self assessment tax return - and it must be with HMRC by 31st January 2014. Emily Coltman FCA, Chief Accountant to FreeAgent - which provides an award-winning online accounting system for small businesses and freelancers - gives her top tips for how you...
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For the past few months The Startacus Technology News Round-up has been keeping your business up-to-date with all that’s new in technology. In this special end-of-year edition we are taking you one step forward with our 10 big development predictions for 2014.  Find out what we think the next year of technology will bring courtesy of technology and marketing blogger Justin Firth. 1.&n...
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Finding the right company fit for your startup team... Last month we finished our 'Recruiting for your Startup’ series with a post on the options you have once you’re at interview stage. One of the previous posts featured key pointers you’d want to consider when creating a job description, including identifying the main criteria that you’d deem to be necessary for your jo...
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As part 1 and part 2 of the Journey of an Exhibitor suggested, most companies will, at some point be involved in an exhibition. Exhibitions provide a great platform to meet potential buyers and promote your company and when you invest time, money and resources it is important it is a success, so the team from the www.smartbusinessshow.com return with part 3 of their epic t...
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Considering working from a co-working space? This handy post from GoCoWo.io will help you choose the right space for you... "Location, price, facilities, meeting rooms, noise levels – these are some of the standard criteria used to compare one co-working space versus another. If you have ever worked in one you will know that the most important factor is missing from most websites or co...
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The Middle – Journey of an Exhibitor - Part 2As part 1 of the Journey of an Exhibitor suggested, most companies will, at some point be involved in an exhibition. Exhibitions provide a great platform to meet potential buyers and promote your company and when you invest time, money and resources it is important it is a success, so the team from the www.smartbusinessshow.com return wi...
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Those kind folk over at Crunch Accountancy are spreading the festive cheer, with a timely post on what tax exemptions startups & freelancers are entitled to for a Christmas Party! Over to Crunch to explain:Shameful flirting under the mistletoe, unusual amounts of merriment, and a sore head the next day can only mean one thing at this time of year – the work Christmas party! You might be...
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Richard from Simplicity Accounting, a Belfast based Accountancy firm give Startacus (and all you good folk) some handy pointers on choosing your business trading vehicle. Over to Richard to explain. Choice of trading vehicle? First of all you may ask yourself, “what on earth is a trading vehicle?” Your trading vehicle is the legal status of your business, and beyond matters of th...
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Most companies will, at some point, be involved in an exhibition. Exhibitions provide a great platform to meet potential buyers and promote your company. When you invest time, money and resources it is important it is a success so here is a short guide to help you avoid some of the basic mistakes. This three part guide is designed for the first time exhibitor. It will take you on the exciting jou...
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Deciding on the right business insurance for your company can be absolutely essential for your firm’s wellbeing. Choosing the wrong package could leave your company completely unprotected against enormous threats to its finances. Business insurance is also a large and long-term commitment: you do not want to find yourself and your business bound to the wrong package. It is essential, therefo...
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Self Starter June Carmody is an experienced consultant, Community Manager and marketing executive with a focus on startups. In this article June gives us a all some handy pointers on "working out your USP"“In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different.” Coco Chanel "A USP (Unique Selling Point) is a term frequently used in the business world. You need to have somethi...
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