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A selection of featured articles from our blog, covering common questions and practical topics for people starting and running a UK business.

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Companies House ID Verification

How to Complete Your Companies House ID Verification (Full Step-by-Step Guide) If...

5 minute read
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Nadine’s Journey with Roibelle’s Luxurious Treats

At Duport, we’re always inspired by stories of resilience, ambition, and the incredible...

3 minute read
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Industry start-up guides
How to Start a Personal Training Business in the UK

If you’re passionate about fitness and enjoy helping others reach their goals, then...

4 minute read
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Charity fund success stories
FRANCK BANZA – Purple Shoots borrower stands for Parliament!

We have now had a long-standing relationship with the charity Purple Shoots, which...

3 minute read

Ltd or Sole Trader?

Not sure which structure fits what you’re doing? Take our quick quiz to compare sole trader and limited company options and see which one makes the most sense for you.

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Mobile Business – Beauty Therapist

Mobile beauty therapists or beauticians, provide treatments such as eyelash and eyebrow...

5 minute read
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Retail – How to start a health food shop

Many health food retail units sell gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan groceries,...

7 minute read
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How to start as a General Builder

With a massive shortage of general builders in certain parts of the UK it is not...

5 minute read
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How to Start a Dog Walking Business

Earlier this year the Pet Food Manufacturer’s Association (PFMA) released its 2022 list...

8 minute read

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The Complete Guide to Shares

For Limited Companies, ownership is organised through Shares Shares determine how much of...

7 minute read
Woman Choosing a Company Type
Limited Company, Sole Trader, Partnership or Limited Liability Partnership?

Each trading form has its own advantages and disadvantages Choosing the best option...

14 minute read
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The Essential Start-up Checklist

When you’re thinking about starting your own business, you want to be sure that...

12 minute read
The easy way to create a business plan

A business plan is probably the most important first step in starting your new company...

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The ultimate guide to getting stuff done: A 3 step process to achieve any goal

The secret sauce to start-up success is not intelligence or access to funds, it's the...

14 minute read

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