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Our Blog - Start Up Guide

Read our blog posts below for information and advice on company formations, VAT registration, company types, business banking, and many other aspects of starting and building your business.

22 December 2021

Does Your Business Need a Company Secretary

Despite the perceived job role of a secretary of answering phones and managing appointments, a company secretary’s role is quite different and complex. Having a company secretary can be beneficial to your business for many reasons.

22 December 2021

Are Entrepreneurs Born Or Made?

If you are an aspiring entrepreneur, this age-old debate question may be a topic of interest: Are some of us born with entrepreneurial genes or is business-savvy something that can be taught to mould you into an excellent businessperson?

22 December 2021

What Insurance Do You Need To Start A Business From Home?

There are a host of benefits that come with choosing to start and run your new business from home, but to do so you need to be adequately insured. As there are so many types of cover out there, in this article we look at some of the options you should research as a potential home-based business owner.

22 December 2021

What To Expect When Applying For A Start-Up Loan

Start-up businesses have considerable costs in their early stages, so many people turn to loans. But what is a start-up loan? And is your business eligible for one? In this article we explore everything you need to know about start-up loans.

22 December 2021

5 Branding Considerations When Starting A Business

One of the key factors to consider when setting up and starting your company is your brand. In this article we look at five points that are worth considering when it comes to branding your start-up.

22 December 2021

Common Product Business Terms Explained

When you’re starting a new business, there can be a lot to set up and become familiar with. One of the things you may need to brush up on in the early days is the language used within the trade. Here we explain some of the jargon and acronyms used by product businesses and suppliers.

22 December 2021

How To Upscale Your Small Business

Your business may have started small, but for many entrepreneurs, the goal is to go big. So how do you scale up your business successfully while maintaining all the great work you’ve already done?

22 December 2021

5 Steps For Setting Up As A Consultancy

What’s involved in being a consultant, is it the right decision for you, and what steps do you need to take to get there?

22 December 2021

How To Become An Ethical Business

With many discerning customers looking to change their buying habits, ethical, sustainable and eco-friendly products and business practices have never been more popular or more important. But how do you become a more ethical business and begin to reap the rewards, not just for your company but for the world we live in?

22 December 2021

What Insurance Do You Need To Start A Business?

Starting your own business requires a lot of thought and planning, and there are many things you need to put in place before you begin trading. One of these things is insurance. Let’s take a look at the insurance you may need for your business.

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