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Financing a start-up without a bank loan
Finance expert Keith Tully has some advice on how to finance your business without a bank loan. read more
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Home Business
The benefits of running a business from home
Running a successful business from home
We have collectively started to pay more attention to the importance of having a good work/ life balance. Combine this with the rapid changes to the... read more
Franchising
How quickly did Stephanie find her first eDivert Customers?
Stephanie is our franchisee based in Liverpool. She joined eDivert at the end of 2018. During her notice period, when she was still working full-time,... read more
Work Life Balance
Being self-employed and a carer: a personal story
Coach Suzanne Bourne talks about her experience of being self employed and a carer in the last of her series for Carers Week. read more
Self Employment
Will I be able to get Maternity Allowance if I haven’t yet paid NI and tax?
I need some advice regarding whether I am entitled to Maternity Allowance. I am currently 20 weeks pregnant with my second baby. I became self... read more
Self Employment
‘Freelance earnings down by over £4K a quarter on average’
Freelances are losing money and blame government policy on tax and Brexit. read more
Home Business
A travel business from home
Travel PA is a growing home-based travel franchise. Its founder Hamish Kaumaya spoke to workingmums.co.uk about how it was set up and what it offers. read more
