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Self-employed pension crisis: one in three relying on state to fund retirement

Self-employed workers are heading towards a pension saving crisis, with one in three depending on the state pension to fund their retirement, new research from Prudential shows. Its nationwide study found more than two fifths (43 per cent) of those working for themselves admit they do not have a pension, compared to just four per
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Why the secret to a high-growth business is in the numbers

We live in a world where just four in ten (41 per cent) businesses reach their fifth birthday, and it’s no secret that starting and running a successful small business is a huge challenge in today’s economy. But 5.7 million businesses in the UK are doing just that, and my experience mentoring start-up founders has
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How to avoid basic bookkeeping errors as a small business

What is the tell-tale sign of a successful small business owner? Easy! When you ask them about their ‘numbers’ they are on top of them; no bookkeeping errors. They know the key ones and are watching them assiduously. But what are the key numbers? Sales targets are certainly vital. Any business that is going to
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