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Do I need to pay business rates for my property?
Types of properties that must pay business rates, including using your home as a workplace and exemptions to business rates.
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.
Am I legally classed as self-employed?
Determine if you are legally defined as self-employed and how this affects your business.
Workers and employees: the differences
Understand the terms 'employee' and 'worker' and what they mean for your business.
Employment status of company directors
The legal status of company directors, their responsibilities, and tax requirements.
IR35 and other special rules
Understand the employment status of your contractors and the off-payroll working through an intermediary (IR35) rules.
What questions should I ask an accountant?
A checklist of things that you should know about any prospective accountants.
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.
Advantages and challenges of exporting to Germany
Be aware of the advantages and challenges of doing business in Germany.
Employment status
Understand employment status and how to check the status of different workers, employees, contractors, and directors.
Recruiting effectively to grow your business (video)
Advice on how effective recruitment will ensure you get the right people to grow your business.
Exporting to Germany
What you need to know about exporting to Germany, and how you can get help targeting this market.
Support available for exporting to Germany
There are a range of support options available to help you export to Germany.
How to manage the relationship with your insurance adviser
Getting to know your insurance adviser will help you both ensure the business is covered if you make a claim.
Choosing an insurance adviser: advice and support
There are organisations that can advise you when looking for an insurance adviser.
How to choose an independent financial adviser
Decide on your insurance needs before searching for an independent financial 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.