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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.

16 March 2023

Do Sole Traders Have to Register for VAT?

Being a sole trader is the easiest way to start your own business, you are accountable for yourself and solely responsible for making decisions. One thing to consider is whether your business requires VAT, your decision will affect both your business and customers or clients.

16 February 2023

How to Form a Business Strategy

A business strategy takes research, critical thinking and setting targets. It provides the objectives and direction for your company, helping to achieve growth, security and a competitive advantage.

17 January 2023

When Should You Start a Business?

Bringing an idea to life can be tough, it’s a big step which is why many people put it off and wait for the ideal time to launch. There are two ways to approach this, the first is following the statistics.

13 December 2022

Why Do Some Businesses Fail?

Running a business isn’t for everyone, roughly 33% of small businesses fail in the first two years and around 50% during the first five years.
The best way to make sure your business is a success is to know what the risks are and prepare for them. So, what are the reasons that businesses can fail?

16 November 2022

How to Form a Business Partnership

If you don’t want to start a business on your own a business partnership may be a good option. Follow this guide to find out everything you need to know about the requirements and responsibilities of setting up a business partnership.

25 October 2022

What are Business Entities?

Incorporating a small business as a business entity is important as an incorporated business receives liability protection for its personal assets, tax savings, and added credibility for the company.

15 September 2022

What is the Process of Forming a Company?

Forming a company is a process of legally incorporating and registering your company with Companies House. The fastest way to do this is by completing an online application form. 

25 August 2022

How to Form a Business Plan

Your business plan will become the guideline to each stage of your business, helping you to structure and grow a new business. They can help you with funding, providing investors with the information they need to feel confident that they will see a return on their investment. 

21 July 2022

Do Sole Traders Need a Business Name?

There are different rules for different types of business, so as a sole trader do you need a business name? The quick answer is no, although it can be beneficial to have a separate business name. 

14 June 2022

How to Change a Company Name

It is possible to change the name of your existing limited company. The registration number and date of incorporation will remain the same but the registered name will change and providing your chosen new name is available to be registered.

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