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Property changes and business rates
How making alterations to your property or the type of business you use them for can affect your business rates.
Managing the relationship with your accountant
How to manage the relationship with your accountant and how to spot problems with the relationship.
Benefits of using an accountant
An accountant can help you with business records, tax returns and auditing requirements.
Recruiting effectively to grow your business (video)
Advice on how effective recruitment will ensure you get the right people to grow your business.
Choosing an insurance adviser: advice and support
There are organisations that can advise you when looking for an insurance adviser.
Problems with your insurance adviser
The Financial Conduct Authority and the Financial Ombudsman Service can help with insurance issues and complaints.
How to choose an insurance broker
Decide on your general and commercial insurance needs before searching for a broker.
Choose and manage a business bank account
How to choose a business bank account and the benefits of getting value from your current deal.
Advantages and disadvantages of switching business bank accounts
The benefits and issues involved around changing your business bank and how to switch accounts.
Advantages of having a business bank account
The advantages of setting up a business bank account for your business.
Choosing a business bank account
The different types of accounts and key factors to consider when choosing a business bank account.
Managing a business bank account
How to build a good relationship with your bank and manage your bank account carefully.
Opening a business bank account
What financial, personal and business information you'll need to give to a bank to set up a new business account.
Business bank account charges
Take care in controlling your bank charges and find out when they will be taken from the account.
Online banking for businesses
How online banking can reduce costs and improve control of your finances, and how you can switch to online banking.
Which type of insurance adviser do you need?
Which type of insurance broker you need, where to get further advice and how to act in good faith and declare risks.
Presenting your insurance risk details
Be thorough in preparing your insurance report in order to get the best possible insurance cover.
Minimise your insurance risks and costs
Effective health and safety policies, security and preventive measures help to keep insurance premiums low.
Help to develop codes of practice for the alcoholic drinks industry
Relevant businesses are urged to submit draft codes of practice on the display, sale, supply, promotion, or consumption of alcoholic drinks.
Healthcare innovation funding opportunity for SMEs
Up to £150,000 funding is available to help businesses reach the next stage in their medical device development pathway.