Business start-up
Starting a new business can seem like a minefield. What do you need to do? What and who do you need to know? Where and what do you need to register? With our extensive experience in working with new businesses we can assure you that our advice will be tailored to meet your specific business goals and objectives. The following links will guide you through essential aspects of starting your new venture, from preparing an initial business plan, getting up and running and developing an e-commerce strategy to give your business a competitive advantage. Please contact us to discuss how we can be of further service to the growth of your new business.
Starting your business and how we can help
The more forethought you can give to the task of running your business, the more likely you... Read more
Employed or self employed?
The question as to whether someone is employed or self employed is not as straightforward as... Read more
Forming a limited company
Although you can set up a company by buying a company online or 'off the shelf', it is often... Read more
Buying a business
Buying an established business that someone else wishes to sell provides a path that many... Read more
Initial costs of starting in business
No new business is the same as another even if the product or service is similar. In starting... Read more
Proving your credentials to investors
People don't invest in ideas; they invest in people. You can have the world's best business... Read more
Why market research is imperative for start-ups
It is so easy to become enthusiastic and wrapped up in your brilliant idea for a new business... Read more
The tax system for the self employed
If you start working for yourself, you must register with HM Revenue & Customs within the... Read more
The tax system for companies
How the tax system works for companies. Read more
VAT
For a wealth of advice and information on aspects of VAT, including essential tips for VAT... Read more
Claiming expenses - it's all or nothing
The rules which determine what expenses can be deducted from profit for tax purposes are... Read more
Business deductions
In order to attract a deduction in computing the profits of a trade or business any expenses... Read more
Penalties for late returns
The tax system has many fines and penalties for those that do not file or pay on time. Make... Read more
Choosing your accounting date
The rules still allow businesses a free choice of accounting date. Under the current year... Read more
Buying a franchise
Are you considering starting a new business, or extending your existing business interests? If... Read more
Buy-to-let properties
At one time, investing in buy-to-let properties was seen as a sure fire way to achieve long... Read more
In the construction industry?
There are special tax rules affecting the construction industry, which are designed to ensure... Read more
Partnership agreements
Did you know that if you have no partnership agreement, then the provisions of the Partnership... Read more
Partnerships
Even the strongest relationships can suffer in times of adversity. Good planning is an... Read more
Preparing your business plan
Do you have a written business plan? Failing to plan is the first step toward planning to fail. Read more
Raising finance for your business
Raising finance for businesses following the banking crisis is challenging to say the least.... Read more
Growing the top line with a marketing audit
A marketing audit enables you to review your company's strengths and weaknesses, priorities... Read more
Green travel allowances
There are a number of schemes intended to encourage employers to make arrangements for their... Read more
Essential record keeping
Ideas on how you can reduce the time we take to prepare your year-end accounts. Read more
Insuring your business
Although most business people understand the need for insurance, a surprising number of... Read more
The national minimum wage
An employer must pay their workers a minimum amount per hour as defined by law. This is... Read more
Getting the stationery right
The development of your brand and the design of your logo and stationery is an important part... Read more
What is your e-commerce strategy?
The implications of the recent advance of e-commerce are evident for all businesses, large and... Read more
Working from home
Some people work at home; others see the home base as the perfect solution to a noisy office,... Read more
The hidden competitors
Whatever your business, there is always competition. Before you start up a business, make sure... Read more
