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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.

10 August 2021

5 Considerations for International Trading

Exporting goods abroad can make your business more competitive, increase revenue and pave the way for faster growth. But it isn’t always easy to expand overseas, and the process can be complicated. Here we take a look at five things you should consider before taking the leap into international trading.

10 August 2021

Business Continuity and Contingency Planning

Most people do not want to consider or talk about what happens when a business partner dies. However, it is an important part of planning when forming a business in order to avoid struggling to implement the next steps for the business during a difficult time.

10 August 2021

How are Directors Affected During Bankruptcy or Insolvency?

Under new insolvency rules, if under restrictions from bankruptcy directors can now be disqualified from acting as a limited company director.

10 August 2021

How Many Directors Does A Limited Company Need?

A minimum of one director is required to register a company. Following registration, your company must have at least one director, but there is no statutory limit to the number of directors a company appoints during or after incorporation. 

09 August 2021

Five Steps To Take When Building Your New Business

It can be both exciting and daunting when setting up and starting a new business. There is a lot to consider and plan for in order to start off stably and aim to continue trading successfully. In this article we will share five important steps to take when building your start-up.

09 August 2021

Does Your Logo Effectively Represent Your Brand?

It’s so important to ensure that the value of your business can be recognised and understood at a glance with the right logo. If you feel your logo doesn’t represent your business to the standard you would like, it could be worth having a branding refresh. In this article we will look at what you need to do to ensure your business is accurately represented to your intended audience through your logo.

09 August 2021

How to Source Suppliers Post-Company Formation

When forming and starting your own business, it is essential to ensure that you can find reliable suppliers and wholesalers, and secure both for the best price.

09 August 2021

A Guide to Becoming Self-employed

Self-employment is a path that a growing number of people are beginning to follow, which could be why there are now 4.69 million self-employed people in the UK. In this guide we will give you some tips on becoming self-employed.

25 May 2021

Why Do You Need a Business Plan?

If you’re just getting your business off the ground – or even if you are already an established company – you may be thinking about writing a business plan. But writing a business plan can be time consuming and difficult to start, so much so that one of your first thoughts may be “Do I really need to do this?” Whatever your business, the answer to this question is yes – and here’s why.

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