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5 tips to help you file your accounts on time

Posted by: Rachel McCoy, Posted on: 30 November 2018 - Categories: Running a company
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If you're one of the many companies that must file accounts by the end of December, do not leave it to the last minute.

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Confirmation statement: an important anniversary for your company

Posted by: Gary Townley - Senior communications manager, Posted on: 27 November 2018 - Categories: Running a company
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Every company must send us a confirmation statement each year. Find out more about our email reminders service, to make sure you do not miss this important date.

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Webinars with the Business Support Helpline

Posted by: Paul Kirtley, Posted on: 21 November 2018 - Categories: Running a company, Starting a company
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A guest blog from the Business Support Helpline, explaining how we're working together to support new start-ups and established businesses.

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Health and safety basics for your business

Posted by: Claire B, Posted on: 19 November 2018 - Categories: Running a company, Starting a company
Checklist of health and safety tips.

A guest blog from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), with 5 basic steps to help you manage health and safety for your business.

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Running a family business

Posted by: Rebecca Pozzi Taubert, Posted on: 16 November 2018 - Categories: Running a company, Starting a company
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Two thirds of all UK businesses are family owned. Read our guest blog post from The Institute for Family Business (IFB).

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World Diabetes Day

Posted by: Gary Townley - Senior communications manager, Posted on: 14 November 2018 - Categories: Business stories
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14 November 2018 was World Diabetes Day. Find out more about leading charity Diabetes UK and companies limited by guarantee.

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Remembering the fallen

Posted by: Jason Pawlin, Posted on: 9 November 2018 - Categories: Working at Companies House
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We mark the centenary of the end of the First World War.

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Personas: why and how we use them (part 2)

Posted by: Jo Carter, Posted on: 7 November 2018 - Categories: User research
Busy Lizzy user persona design.

Part 2 of Jo Carter's blog, explaining how we've created our user personas.

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Personas: why and how we use them (part 1)

Posted by: Jo Carter, Posted on: 5 November 2018 - Categories: User research
Corporate personas by Rose Innes Designs.

Part 1 from this week's guest blogger, Jo Carter of The Satori Lab. She looks at how our User Research team is using personas to develop new services.

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About Companies House blog

We use our blog to talk about the work we’re doing, offering tips and advice on starting, running and closing a company. We also share the latest developments on the changes to UK company law.

All information is accurate at the time of publishing. For the latest information and guidance, visit our guidance pages on GOV.UK.

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Changes to UK company law

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act has given Companies House the power to play a more significant role in tackling economic crime and supporting economic growth.

Find out how this affects you and your company.

Jobs at Companies House

See Companies House vacancies on Civil Service Jobs.

Visit our careers hub to find tips and advice on applying for jobs at Companies House.

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