Entrepreneurship
Learn how to start a business, get tips on running your enterprise more effectively and read about what it's like to be an entrepreneur.
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Entrepreneurship
Business Types in the UK - Registering a Business
Limited company, LLC, sole trader - there are major differences between business types in the UK. Pick the right form with our help.
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Entrepreneurship
Do I need an accountant? | Small business accounting
Do I need an accountant? Small business owners, the self-employed and sole traders all face this question - find answers in this article.
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Entrepreneurship
Free Employment Contract Template UK
Employment contracts are legally required in the UK. Small businesses, create your own with our free employment contract template in MS Word.
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Entrepreneurship
VAT In The UK | VAT Registration & Common VAT Terms
What is VAT and how do you become VAT registered? In this article we answer common questions about VAT from new business owners.
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Entrepreneurship
Business automation: the productivity enabler
Automate your business and ditch the manual labour. Save time and money by using technology to work smarter, not harder.
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Entrepreneurship
Business Operating Model | Build Your Business
A well designed business operating model creates a bridge between business processes and strategy. Achieve success by developing yours today.
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Entrepreneurship
How UK Tax Works | A Beginner’s Guide
The UK tax system is complicated. Let’s look at the basics of small business tax and self-employed tax. What tax do you need to pay?
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Entrepreneurship
How To Get And Keep Clients | Client Retention 2022
How do you find great clients and long-term contracts? Perseverance. For a longer answer, read our tips on making lasting client relationships.
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Entrepreneurship
How Much Should You Charge? | Pricing Basics
How much should I charge? Often asked when starting a business - here are some tips on pricing your work and staying competitive!
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Entrepreneurship
How to finance a new business | Investors, loans & grants
Funding a new business can mean the difference between success and failure. In this article we look at how businesses set-up finances.
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Entrepreneurship
What Is Profit In A Business | A Simple Guide
This article looks at exactly what profit is in the context of running a small business. How do you measure profit and what does it mean?
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Entrepreneurship
The Basics Of Bookkeeping For Small Businesses
Bookkeeping is often outsourced by small businesses. Learning what’s involved will bring you one step closer to doing it yourself, saving time and money.
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Entrepreneurship
How To Write Your First Business Plan
Effective business planning is essential for any commercial enterprise. We’ve summarized how to write that business plan and why you should.
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Entrepreneurship
The Economic Impact Of COVID On Small Businesses
Coronavirus has consumed the global consciousness, causing economic instability. We surveyed small businesses to understand the impact.
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Entrepreneurship
How to Start a Business in the UK
Looking to start a cleaning, baking or dog walking business with no money? Let’s look at the challenges of starting up in the UK.
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Entrepreneurship
Invoice Financing for Entrepreneurs
Invoice financing used to benefit large corporations. In addition to invoicing, Zervant offers invoice financing for entrepreneurs, so you get paid faster!
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Entrepreneurship
Better late than never? How late payments hurt small businesses
Don’t wait around for money that you’re owed. Why are late payments increasing, and how do they impact small businesses?
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Entrepreneurship
How To Ask Your Clients For A Late Payment
Late payment - how to ask your clients for money. Actionable advice on how to have that awkward conversation with your late paying customers.
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Entrepreneurship
What You Need to Know About Late Payment Law
Late payment law is complex. What are your rights? How do you calculate interest? How do you handle a customer who ignores your requests for payment?
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Entrepreneurship
The Entrepreneur's Work-Life Balance | An Infographic
Entrepreneurs are known for being hard workers. But at what cost? Read our infographic and find out more about work-life balance for entrepreneurs!
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Entrepreneurship
Wales Most Scenic Co-working Spots
A rundown of 5 of the best coworking spots in Wales. Everything from pods of dolphins and idyllic coastlines, to Gothic architecture and Dr Who!
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Entrepreneurship
One Of Europe's Fastest Growing Fintech Startups
We’re one of Europe’s fastest growing fintech startups. In 2021, Zervant was acquired by Ageras Group but this article shares a little history of our growth.
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Entrepreneurship
Top 5 Tax Deductions For UK Self-Employed
Are you self-employed in the UK? Read this guest post from Taxback and find out about the top 5 tax deductions you’re eligible for.
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Entrepreneurship
Gender Difference In Entrepreneurship | An Infographic
What are the main differences between men & women who run their own business? This infographic looks at gender differences in entrepreneurship.
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Entrepreneurship
All About Depreciation For Small Businesses
Wondering what depreciation is, or how to calculate it? Click and find out. We’ve put together a beginner’s guide on depreciation for UK small businesses.
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Entrepreneurship
A Beginner's Guide to Mileage, Expenses and Small Business
Running a business in the UK? Want to claim expenses on the work mileage you do? Look no further than our complete beginner’s guide.
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Entrepreneurship
Invoice Branding Guide | Put A Logo On Your Invoices
Are you a small business? Sending invoices to customers? Take 5 minutes to read why you really need to use your logo on each invoice.
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Entrepreneurship
Everything You Need to Know About Balance Sheets
Zervant takes a look at what a balance sheet is, why a small business might need one and how it differs from a profit and loss statement.
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Entrepreneurship
A Beginner's Guide to Profit and Loss Statements
What is a profit and loss statement? Zervant has made a beginner’s guide that tells small business owners everything they need to know about this document.