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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

8 Best Practices For Starting and Running A Seasonal Business

Many of the challenges seasonal businesses face are the same as any other business. However, some are unique due to the nature of not being in demand all year round. In this blog post, we look at some best practices for starting and running a seasonal business.

22 December 2021

The Best UK Towns To Start A Business

SME insurance provider Superscript recently reported on the most entrepreneurial towns in the UK, and the results may come as a surprise.

22 December 2021

Ten Key Steps to Take When Forming a Company

Forming a company is an exciting prospect, but a lot of preparation needs to be in place to start off on the right foot. In this blog post we will take a look at the research, planning and effort that is involved when forming your own company.

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.

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

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 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

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

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.

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