Business Guides
If you’re starting a new business, or thinking of setting up a company, how do you know if it’s the right thing to do?
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What are trade marks? A guide for company owners
A trade mark is a way of clearly identifying your brand while also legally protecting the trade mark from being used or copied by a rival company to promote their own goods or services. Some trade marks, such as Coca Cola, Apple, Nike etc., are recognised around the globe and have achieved almost iconic status, […]
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Steps you must take when you hire your first employee
Hiring your first employee can feel like a strange and daunting task for any small company owner, particularly as it means handing over a great deal of responsibility to another person. As a business owner, you will have a new level of responsibility to ensure your staff members are paid properly, are treated correctly, and […]
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How to choose a limited company bank account
When it comes to forming a limited company, one of the key decisions you face is choosing the best bank account to support your business.
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How to use LinkedIn to market your business
As a professional, it’s the one platform you can’t afford to ignore because simply put, LinkedIn is all about business – so how do use LinkedIn to market your goods or services?
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How to value a business – common methods
If you want to sell your company at some time in the future, how do you know what it is worth? Even if you don’t use ‘traditional valuation methods’ when conducting a sale, it is vital to be able to demonstrate to a would-be buyer that you have an accurate and robust knowledge of all aspects of your business.
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Running a small business – what is SWOT analysis?
Used to identify the key strengths and weaknesses of your company as well as any threats and opportunities, a SWOT analysis can help to work out what your business strategy should be.
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20 questions to ask before you set up a new business
Running your own small company can be the most rewarding experience for many – but there are risks involved, and many small businesses fail within the first few years. Good preparation is essential to give you the best chance of building a long-lasting and thriving business. At LCH, we’ve set up and run several small […]
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Can I use my personal bank account for business?
Whether or not you need a separate business bank account depends entirely on whether you are going into business as a sole trader, or setting up a limited company.
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Are you allowed to run your business from home?
The answer to this much-asked question depends on where you live, whether you’re the property owner or tenant, and the kind of business you want to run from home.
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Accepting card payments – small business guide
Getting started has become both simpler and cheaper thanks mainly to app-based card machines. So, how exactly do card payments work and what are the best machines?
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Start-up ideas – How to become an IT contractor
Few who decide to become an IT contractor live to regret it thanks to the greater financial and personal freedom they enjoy but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any risks involved.
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What is the Bribery Act, and how are small businesses affected?
Businesses of all shapes and sizes in the UK are affected by the Bribery Act and company directors need to be aware of what they should do to ensure their full compliance with the rules.