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Duncan Ferris

Duncan Ferris

Duncan Ferris

Lead Writer

Duncan Ferris is a business writer with expertise in pensions, investing and personal finance. Though he began his career as a pensions industry professional, he transitioned to journalism in 2017. After obtaining a postgraduate degree and NCTJ training, his career has spanned radio, online, print and newswire publications.

Education:

Master's Degree in Journalism, University of Sussex
Bachelor's Degree in Politics and Sociology, University of Leicester

Previous Experience:

Financial Content Writer, Digitonic
Reporter, Perspective Publishing
Junior Financial Journalist, Web Financial Group

The latest from Duncan

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Online Banking: What Business Leaders Want

NerdWallet asked 1,000 business owners and decision-makers in the UK about their business banking priorities, applications and attitudes to online banking. What we found was a prioritisation of cutting costs and a generational shift towards faceless banking.

Wedding cake being made by a cake maker

How to Start a Cake Business From Home

Starting a cake business from home will allow you to be your own boss, produce a tasty product and make money – all from the comfort of your kitchen. Find out more about the research, budgeting and legal requirements you will need to understand before you can unleash your inner baker.

Young female freelancer working on laptop

5 Top Tips on How to be Self-Employed

Being self-employed carries a number of challenges for anyone considering taking the plunge. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of essential tips for anyone looking to sidestep the rat race by becoming their own boss.

Employees at a catering company working

How to Start a Catering Business

Starting a catering business is a rewarding way for passionate chefs to work for themselves without having to run a restaurant or café. Learn more about research, budgeting, registration, licences and everything else you need to get started.

Female photographer sitting at desk starting a business

How to Start a Photography Business

This guide to starting a photography business includes simple and essential information about market research, budgeting, business plans and how to make money.

Woman using a vending machine

How to Start a Vending Machine Business

Starting a successful vending machine business can land you solid residual income, but it’s not without challenges. This article will teach you how to register your business, find funding, pick great locations for your machines and stock them with the right food and drink.

Jewellery business owner looking to switch business bank accounts

How to Switch Business Bank Account

Switching to a new business bank account can help businesses cut costs, take advantage of introductory offers and gain access to fantastic features like free accounting software or international banking. Find out more about how to switch with or without the Current Account Switch Service.

Man walking dogs as a startup dog business

How to Start a Dog Walking Business

With low start up costs, no qualifications required and the chance to work outdoors with four-legged friends, a dog walking business can be a very fulfilling way to make money. Read our full guide to learn about the licences, insurance and financial arrangements you might need to get started.

Business owner going through receipts

4 Tips to Help Your Small Business Chase Unpaid Direct Debits

With the latest research suggesting that failure rates for direct debits are around their highest recorded levels, we explore why this payment system is becoming more popular and viable for small businesses, as well as what can be done to combat failed payments.

Small business owners looking for a vat loan

What is a VAT Loan?

The quarterly obligation of paying VAT returns to HMRC can be challenging for VAT-registered businesses for several reasons. VAT loans are a source of financing companies can use to avoid incurring late payment penalties by missing deadlines.

Looking into crowdfunding event

Top 6 Crowdfunding Sites UK

Raising money through crowdfunding could help you to start a business, launch a new project or expand the business to the next level. But determining the best crowdfunding platform for your business is a step that can turn crowdfunding failure into success.

Man using equity financing to fund business

What is Equity Finance?

Equity finance allows your business to raise money by attracting investors to buy an ownership stake. It’s a way of funding growth without having to worry about loan repayments and eligibility.

Man baking in an industrial kicthen

How to Start a Baking Business

Starting a baking business means understanding your market, registering your business, understanding food and hygiene rules, and much more. NerdWallet’s five-step guide to setting up a baking business will help you to start your bakery, cafe, or home baking business.

Female baker in kitchen starting a business

How to Start a Food Business

Starting a new business can be daunting at the best of times, but setting up a food business can be particularly challenging. Our complete guide offers information on licences, food hygiene, starting a food business from home and much much more.

Man cleaning windows for his window cleaning business

How to Start a Window-Cleaning Business

Starting a window-cleaning business can be a rewarding way of becoming your own boss while enjoying physical outdoor work. In this article, you will find out how to register, fund and market your company as part of a step-by-step guide to setting up your window-cleaning business.