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Business support and potential loan funding for new and growing businesses.Food and drink
Certificates of Free Sale are issued by the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) to accompany certain food and drink products upon exportAdvance Valuation Ruling
Importing and exporting goods with Northern Ireland
Guidance on what the arrangements are when trading goods between Great Britain and Northern IrelandTools and resources
How to set up and register your business

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Choosing the right structure for your business will affect how you register and run your business. There is a lot to consider when deciding which is right for you. Thankfully, we’ve gathered the essential information and actionable steps to help you determine if you should register as a sole trader, a partnership or a private limited company.
An introduction to business tax
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Inspiration
Top 5 Legal Hot Spots When Selling Online

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Growth for Greater Manchester’s digital tech businesses
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5 common mistakes when setting up a business and how to avoid them
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Financing a big order
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Events and webinars
WATCH: How to structure your grant application

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WATCH: A guide to business loans
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WATCH: Get the best from your Tide business banking app
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UMi Makes it Easy... to get your business grant ready
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