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  • Business Tips Electronic style illustration with headline graphic SECURITY CLEARANCE

    How to get security clearance as a UK contractor

    By Alex HeshmatyDecember 12, 2020Leave a comment

    Many jobs for contractors require security clearance. In this blog we will consider the different types of security clearance and how a contractor can obtain them. What is a contractor? A contractor is essentially someone who performs work for a business or organisation on a contractual basis. Contractors often work on a self-employed basis, either…

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    Can a sole trader have employees?

    By Alex HeshmatyNovember 1, 2020Leave a comment

    Is it possible for a sole trader to take on employees? In this blog we are going to discuss this question, and also cover employment law, contractors, freelancers and limited companies. When a business expands, it is often necessary to take on members of staff to cope with the additional workload. Although limited companies routinely…

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    What is an employee share scheme?

    By Rachel CraigSeptember 12, 2020Leave a comment

    In certain circumstances, larger companies and those with a progressive outlook will issue shares to employees as part of a benefits package. Setting up employee share schemes can be mutually beneficial to both companies and employees in terms of tax savings opportunities, attracting and retaining the very best talent, and creating a happy and productive…

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    What is the ONS and do I need to complete their surveys?

    By Alex HeshmatyJuly 11, 2020Leave a comment

    Each year thousands of businesses are asked to complete business surveys for the Office for National Statistics. Similar to jury service, being selected to take part in a survey is relatively random and complying with the request is a legal requirement. So what is the ONS and what is the purpose of their business surveys?…

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    How to set up an online business in the UK

    By Rachel CraigMay 11, 2020Leave a comment

    Setting up an online business in the UK is an increasingly popular option for both start-ups and established ‘bricks-and-mortar’ retailers. With more consumers than ever before now choosing to shop online, the UK has the largest e-commerce market in Europe and the third largest in the world. The Coronavirus crisis has further accelerated the shift…

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    Why you need a business landline telephone number (and why you should never answer it yourself)

    By Graeme DonnellyJanuary 28, 2019Leave a comment

    This blog is part of our ongoing series: If you’re starting a new business – here’s how NOT to fail. After reading about why your company needs a business landline telephone number (and why you should never be the one who answers it), be sure to check out the rest of our series, in which…

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    6 MORE ways to make sure your business does NOT fail

    By Graeme DonnellyJanuary 25, 2019Leave a comment

    If you’re a current business owner or you are interested in starting a new venture, chances are you want to make sure your business does not fail. Forming a company, creating new products or services, bringing them to market, and sharing your skills with the world is an incredible experience. But unfortunately, finding business success…

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    If you’re starting a new business – here’s how NOT to fail

    By Graeme DonnellyJanuary 25, 2019Leave a comment

    Forming a new company is incredibly exciting and can offer an extraordinary world of opportunity you never knew existed. But how can you make sure your business does not fail? The difference between success and failure for a new business often boils down to perception. How your company is regarded by potential customers or clients,…

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    Introducing our Digital Mailroom

    By Graeme DonnellyMarch 14, 2018Leave a comment

    If you have a registered office and/or service address with Rapid Formations, then we’ve got big news about exciting improvements we’re making to the way we handle your government mail. On 24 April 2018, Rapid Formations will be introducing a brand-new Digital Mailroom – and we think you’re going to love it. How does our…

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    How can your business reduce its carbon footprint?

    By Graeme DonnellyJanuary 24, 2018Leave a comment

    Over the course of the past decade, sustainability has become a crucial aspect of the industry. Businesses of all shapes and sizes are constantly assessing the ways in which their trading activity impacts the world around them, and are altering their practices accordingly in order to be more environmentally-friendly. But when you’re first starting out…

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    Do I need business insurance when I set up a company?

    By Rachel CraigJune 20, 20152 Comments

    There is no legal requirement to take out any kind of business insurance when you set up a UK limited company. However, you must be adequately insured if you employ people other than yourself and family members, you own commercial premises, operate company vehicles, are part of a recognised profession, your business activities present a…

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    Branding 101: An introduction

    By Rachel CraigJune 14, 2015Leave a comment

    The vast majority of first-time entrepreneurs underestimate the unyielding power of branding. They do so at their own peril. Branding cannot be treated in the same way as marketing or advertising. But what exactly is branding and why is it so important? According to the American Marketing Association (AMA), a brand can be defined as…

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