Tag: Growth Hub Staffordshire
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How to Register a Sole Trader in Stoke-on-Trent
Starting a business in Stoke-on-Trent does not have to be complicated. This guide walks you through sole trader registration with HMRC, the 2026 tax and Making Tax Digital rules, and the free local support available right now. Register correctly from the start and you avoid the costly scramble later.
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Fight Back Online: Stoke-on-Trent SME Guide 2026
Stoke-on-Trent small businesses are losing customers to online rivals, but the gap is mostly about visibility and follow-up, not price. This guide gives you a practical three-layer sales funnel built from free tools, shows you how to use your local roots as a competitive weapon, and points you toward the funded support that most Staffordshire…