How to Protect a Business Idea
You cannot legally own an idea — but you can protect how it is expressed and executed. A plain-English guide to NDAs, copyright, patents…
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What Is a Trademark? Protecting Your Brand
A plain-English guide to trademarks: what they protect, how registering with the UK Intellectual Property Office works, the symbols, and…
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How to Chase Late Payments (Politely but Firmly)
Late-paying customers are a top cause of cash flow trouble. Here is how to chase overdue invoices politely but firmly, plus your right to…
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How to Choose Accounting Software
A practical guide to choosing accounting software for a small business: the features that actually matter, Making Tax Digital…
Marcus Vale
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Double-Entry Bookkeeping Explained
What double-entry bookkeeping is, why every transaction has two sides, and how debits, credits and the accounting equation keep your books…
Marcus Vale
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How to Do Bookkeeping for a Small Business
A plain-English guide to bookkeeping for small businesses: what to record, how to set up a simple system, the difference between cash and…
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What Is a Purchase Order?
A purchase order is a buyer's formal request to buy goods or services at agreed terms. Here is what a PO contains, how it differs from an…
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What Is a Franchise? Pros, Cons and How It Works
A franchise lets you run a business using an established brand and system in exchange for fees. Here is how franchising works, what it…
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Succession Planning Basics for Small Businesses
Succession planning is how a business survives the departure of the people it depends on. Here is how small businesses can plan for…
Marcus Vale
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