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Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business. If you run a small business, the chances are you’re going to need a loan at some ...

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First, register as an employer on HMRC and get a login for PAYE Online. Then it’s a case of choosing your payroll software, ...

Baya Immigration lay out what a sponsor licence is, which businesses need it and how you go about applying for one.