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Seven healthy and delicious recipes on a budget
Are you kickstarting your healthy eating this month? Foodie influencer, Jess Tedds from @JustJessFood is here to keep your cooking costs down with a bunch of tasty and nutritious recipes to suit the whole family.
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Five tips to get you through the cost of living crisis
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Let’s talk about the ‘M’ word
Whether it’s with a friend, partner or your boss - talking about money can feel awkward and embarrassing. We spoke to the Money Medics to find out why it feels this way and how we can make money feel like less of a dirty word
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The key dates every business owner needs in their diary
Check out our month-by-month calendar of the must-know financial dates in the 2023/24 UK tax year.
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Five ways to supercharge your business
Growing your business can seem like an impossible task. So, we asked accomplished business owners to share their tips for finding success and boosting turnover (and profit) – against the odds.
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Eight tips for starting a business from home
Looking to set up a business from your humble abode? We asked our friends over at Superscript for their tips to help you get started.
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How to manage your wellbeing as a business owner
Looking after your wellbeing should never be the last thing on your to-do list, but for many busy business owners, it is. Here are seven simple ways you can maintain a healthy mind while running a successful business.
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The key dates every business owner needs in their diary
Check out our month-by-month calendar of the must-know financial dates in the 2023/24 UK tax year.
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How to level up your business cyber security
Cybercrime is one of the fastest growing risks to small businesses – here are some small steps you can take to protect your business according to Virgin Money Information Security expert, Elaine McKechnie.
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Five tips to get businesses through the cost of living crisis
The cost of living is soaring and you’ll need to do what you can to strengthen your business’s financial footing. Here’re some top tips for surviving rocketing prices, according to finance journalist Harriet Meyer
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The best cities to start a business in the UK
From recovery rates to happiness ratings, we've looked at the important factors to consider when deciding where to start your business. Here are the cities in the UK that came out on top, according to our latest research
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Nine marketing tips that will help get your business noticed
Marketing is all about making waves to boost sales. So, we asked marketing expert, Karla McNeilage, founder of Wave Socials to share her helpful hints and top tips so you can transform your business
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The essential guide to mastering your cashflow management
Managing your cashflow can be daunting, especially in the current climate. So, we asked financial journalist, Simon Read to round up the best ways you can manage, monitor and improve your cashflow for business success
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Six successful business TikTokers to follow
Thinking of starting a business? Here's our pick of six business TikTokers you should follow for inspiration...
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What’s the difference between a personal bank account and a business bank account?
If you're new to starting a business, you may wonder what account you need. Find out the differences between personal current accounts and business accounts here.
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Agri E Fund: helping farmers create a greener future
If you’re a farmer looking to make your business more sustainable, you could benefit from our Agri E Fund. Here’s how...
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“Boost your business’s social media presence in ten simple steps”
Looking for new ways to make your business stand out from the crowd on social media? Can’t quite understand why your followers aren’t growing? Social media and digital content expert Pilar Nalwimba reveals ten easy ways to fix that…
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Five business trends that will supercharge your business in 2022
What are business trends and how can you best prepare for them? Read our guide and predictions on upcoming business trends for 2022 here
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How to start a successful business in 2022
Is 2022 a good year to set up a startup? Andy Fishburn, Managing Director of Virgin StartUp shares his top tips and advice on setting up your own business in 2022...
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Virgin Money's Levelling Upstarts Programme
Virgin Money are delighted to launch Levelling Upstarts, an innovative new programme which gives businesses the opportunity to partner directly with MBA and master's students from leading universities.
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Business loans: the future is bright
If you run a sustainable business, you could benefit from our sustainability-linked business loans designed specifically for UK SMEs.
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Meet the Upstarts: Small Screen Talent
Have you ever wondered what it takes to become an upstart? Meet Ross Adams, one of our business banking customers, who’s used his successful career in acting and passion for teaching to start his very own unique TV acting academy and professional agency for young performers
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"How I turned my side hustle into a thriving business"
Stephanie Giordano turned her bespoke bakery business into a successful enterprise creating hundreds of beautifully detailed cookies per day. Find out more about starting a business here.