Sources
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Each guide lists its sources at the end, with the publisher and whether the source is primary or secondary. A secondary source, such as a law firm summary, is used only where it adds something the primary source does not show, such as a commencement date, and it is labelled.
What is left out
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The site does not publish testimonials, star ratings, client stories or results figures.
Examples
Examples are invented to illustrate a point and are labelled as invented or illustrative. They do not describe real clients.
Independence from suppliers
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How guides stay current
Each guide is reviewed against their sources, and the updated date at the top of each guide shows the last revision. A change of law or guidance prompts a review of the guides that rely on it.
Correcting a guide
To report an error, email hello@bizsproutiq.site with the page address and what you think is wrong. Corrections are made on the page itself, and the updated date changes to show when. If a correction changes the meaning of advice, the page says what changed.
Not advice
The guides explain official sources in plain terms. They are not legal, tax or financial advice. Where a decision carries real risk, the guide suggests checking with a qualified adviser.