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We have found some useful resources to help you on your journey exploring & starting a new small business . . .<\/h5>\n

If you have any areas that you would like more information on . . . Please use the Contact Us<\/a><\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 & leave a message . . .<\/p>\n

We will do our best to answer & make a new section for everyone to learn from . . .<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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1st - Support to Help You . . .<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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\n\t\t\"National\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

National Autistic Society<\/h3>\n
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A society for autistic people helping to transform lives and change attitudes.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
\nSupporting people through specialist schools, campaigning for improved rights or training companies on being more autism friendly. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0
\nThe National Autistic Society provides work programmes, training and resources to cater for autistic jobseekers and employers<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.autism.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\n\t\t\"RNIB\"\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

RNIB<\/h3>\n
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UK\u2019s leading sight loss charity offering practical and emotional support to blind and partially sighted people, their families, and carers.
\nFind information on sight care, living with sight loss, ongoing campaigns and ways to get involved<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.rnib.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\n\t\t\"Deaf\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Deafplus<\/h3>\n
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A supportive network for deaf people to help them take control of their lives . . .
\nHelping develop their potential, and support them to achieve independence<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.deafplus.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Makaton Charity<\/h3>\n
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A language programme using symbols, signs, and speech to enable people to communicate.
\nSupporting the development of essential communication skills such as attention and listening, comprehension, memory, recall and organisation of language and expression<\/p>\n

https:\/\/makaton.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2nd - Fun Stuff . . .
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\n\t\t\"Blob\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Blob Trees<\/h3>\n
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A widely used tool to help peoples express emotions \u2013 speaking in body language and feelings<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.blobtree.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\n\t\t\"Canva\"\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Canva<\/h3>\n
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Graphic design and publishing tool with thousands of free templates to help create social media posts, presentations, and logos<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.canva.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\n\t\t\"Career\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Career Pilot<\/h3>\n
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A careers website providing information, advice, and tools to support 11\u201319-year-olds in planning their progression effectively.
\nEnabling young people to develop career management skills to support successful futures<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.careerpilot.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\n\t\t\"Day\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Day Job.com<\/h3>\n
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Quality employment and learning resources to help advance job prospects including expertly written CVs, resumes and cover letters.
\nDay Job offer courses, E-learning and Training advice<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.dayjob.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\n\t\t\"I\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

I Could Videos<\/h3>\n
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Featuring videos of people talking about their careers \u2013 explaining their job role, career path, and how different factors have shaped their direction.
\nEncourages career exploration and helps shape young people\u2019s career decisions<\/p>\n

https:\/\/icould.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\n\t\t\"Miro\"\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Miro<\/h3>\n
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A visual collaboration platform allowing remote, in-office and hybrid teams to communicate and collaborate across formats, tools, channels, and time zones.
\nResources include various apps and integrations, solutions for work, online courses and forums<\/p>\n

https:\/\/miro.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\n\t\t\"Namecheckr\"\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Namecheckr.com<\/h3>\n
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A tool to check for social and domain name availability.
\nInstantly check whether your business name is available as a domain or social media handle on different social platforms<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.namecheckr.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\n\t\t\"Padlet\"\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Padlet<\/h3>\n
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A free web application creating digital pinboards, enabling users to post comments and media at the same time.
\nPadlet Provides a place where people can work in a fun, easy and interactive way<\/p>\n

https:\/\/en-gb.padlet.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\n\t\t\"Widgit\"\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Widgit<\/h3>\n
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Widgit Provides visual supports to help children and adults with autism understand behaviour, structure, and routines within a range of locations, including, schools, healthcare settings and homes<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.widgit.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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3rd - Financing Your Project . . .<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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\n\t\t\"Start\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Start Up Loans<\/h3>\n
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Start Up Loans is an online resource for anyone starting and growing a business providing an advice platform for everything you need to know to start, buy, run, or sell a business.
\nIncluding information on business ideas, services, and funding<\/p>\n

https:\/\/startuploans.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\n\t\t\"Crowdfunder\"\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Crowdfunder<\/h3>\n
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Raising funds for your existing or startup business is quick and easy on Crowdfunder !
\nKickstart your amazing journey with their business and startups programme, as they help guide you from startup to success
\nBegin your project with access to a range of resources, such as free business masterclasses, online guides, and weekly drop-ins, all aimed at supporting you to make your new business idea fly<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.crowdfunder.co.uk\/crowdfunder-startups<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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4th - Accounting . . . For Taste<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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\n\t\t\"XERO\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Xero<\/h3>\n
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Xero Accounting is simple & easy to use with many useful features . . .
\nBusinesses need to use compatible, HMRC - recognised\u00a0 MTD ( Making Tax Digital ) software to keep digital records and file VAT returns.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.xero.com\/uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Lastly - The Scary <\/em>. . . But important stuff . . .<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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\n\t\t\"Access\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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\n\t\t\"HMRC\"\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Access to Work<\/h3>\n
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Get support if you have a disability or health condition to help you get or stay in work.
\nYou can apply for practical support including grants, mental health support and communication support<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/access-to-work<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

HMRC Register for Self-Assessment<\/h3>\n
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A system used to collect income tax.
\nRegister for self-assessment if you must send a tax return and did not send one last year.
\nLinks to register if you\u2019re self-employed, not self-employed or if you\u2019re a partner or partnership<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/register-for-self-assessment<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

Simplified Expenses for Self-Employment<\/h3>\n
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Website with guidance on calculating business expenses using flat rates.
\nIncludes a simplified expenses checker tool to compare what you can claim and whether this suits your business<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/simpler-income-tax-simplified-expenses<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

National Insurance Rates for Self-Employment<\/h3>\n
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Information page on the different class types of national insurance if you are self-employed based upon your profits and how to pay through self-assessment<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/self-employed-national-insurance-rates<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

Equality Act<\/h3>\n
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Information and guidance on the Equality Act \u2013 complaints, provisions, age discrimination, public sector equality duty, legislation, and guidance<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/equality-act-2010-guidance<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Self Employment Starting Out<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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