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Your 10 steps to launch
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🛡️ Get Public Liability Insurance2
📋 Register with HMRC as Self-Employed3
🏦 Open a Business Bank Account4
📊 Set Up Bookkeeping5
🔒 Register with ICO for Data Protection6
🌐 Get Your Business Online7
📅 Understand Your Tax Obligations8
💰 Explore Funding & Support9
📣 Plan Your Marketing10
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