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Office & home working

This section talks about finding and managing office space, office design, issues surrounding working from home and running a business from home.

The benefits of virtual offices

Choosing virtual offices can make sense for many start-up companies. SmallBusiness.co.uk examines why.

Office & home working

Office & home working

Office sharing: how to make it work

Sharing an office with another company can be worthwhile, but not just for cost reasons. SmallBusiness.co.uk talks to three companies that do it.

Office & home working

Registering home as company address

I want to register my home address as my company address (it will be a limited company). Do I have to inform the landlord and do I have to pay any extra tax?

Office & home working

How cloud computing supports flexible working

Cloud computing is an interesting solution for SMEs and independent professionals, in terms of providing more flexibility for facing market competition.

Office & home working

How to find the best start-up premises

Finding the right first office for a business start-up can be a daunting task. SmallBusiness.co.uk has some useful advice.

Office & home working

Office moves – The Essentials

Relocating a business takes time and money. Read these tips to ensure your office move goes without a hitch.

Office & home working

Rent guarantees when leasing retail business premises

I am currently looking for retail space and am concerned about the level of rent guarantee that seems to be required (12 months).

Office & home working

Moving to the Midlands

With leading universities, good transport links and affordable office space, the Midlands is proving to be the destination of choice for entrepreneurial ventures.

Office & home working

Rent guarantees when leasing retail business premises

I am currently looking for retail space and am concerned about the level of rent guarantee that seems to be required (12 months).

Office & home working

Moving to the Midlands

With leading universities, good transport links and affordable office space, the Midlands is proving to be the destination of choice for entrepreneurial ventures.

Office & home working

Starting up in the capital

If you're based in the capital and are looking for funding, there are a number of options out there.

Office & home working

Office space to suit

If the cost of your office isn't leaving much breathing space on the balance sheet, there may be alternatives.

Office & home working

A guide to serviced offices

Office space costs can often leave companies with little room to breathe. Here SmallBusiness.co.uk and John Spencer, CEO of MWB Business Exchange, outline the potential benefits of serviced offices.

Office & home working

Karen Bremner: beyond The Apprentice

It seems there’s nothing Apprentice star Karen Bremner won’t try. Having worked as a solicitor to the RAF, and trained as a stockbroker, she has now set up her own clothing boutique. One year on and her turnover has hit £250,000.

Business Technology

Future-proof your business communications set-up

Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

Business Technology

Friendly guide – top tips for small businesses switching to VoIP

With the landline shutdown coming fast, there’s never been a better time to switch to VoIP. Don’t let your small business be left behind!

Export & Import

Avoid delays with exports and imports

Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world