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Choosing the Right Company Formation Agent for Your Limited Company

Choosing the Right Company Formation Agent for Your Limited Company

If you're planning to form a Limited company, one of the first steps is to register your business with Companies House. While it's possible to handle this yourself, many entrepreneurs work with a...

Ozzy Ozzy
Starting Up
Preparing your small business for angel investment: a beginner's guide

Preparing your small business for angel investment: a beginner's guide

Understanding angel investors Before diving into the preparations, let's clarify what an angel investor is. An angel investor is typically a high-net-worth individual who provides financial...

Ozzy Ozzy
Starting Up
No money, no problem: five profitable business ideas that cost nothing to start

No money, no problem: five profitable business ideas that cost nothing to start

In the vibrant landscape of entrepreneurship, the dream of starting a business is not reserved for those with deep pockets. The digital age, combined with a shift towards more flexible working...

Ozzy Ozzy
Starting Up
Starting a home-based business: a practical guide

Starting a home-based business: a practical guide

The landscape of work is evolving, and the appeal of home-based businesses in the UK has never been stronger. With advances in technology and changing consumer habits, the opportunity to embark on...

Ozzy Ozzy
Starting Up
The crucial role of shareholder and partnership agreements

The crucial role of shareholder and partnership agreements

Starting a business with someone else can be an exhilarating journey. In the beginning, it often feels like setting sail on a sea of opportunities, with the winds of enthusiasm and shared dreams...

Ozzy Ozzy
Starting Up
Step-by-step guide: how to write a business plan

Step-by-step guide: how to write a business plan

Embarking on your entrepreneurial journey? A thorough business plan is your blueprint for success. This guide, with detailed explanations, real-world examples, and interactive tools, is designed...

Ozzy Ozzy
Starting Up
A simple guide to registering as a sole trader

A simple guide to registering as a sole trader

Starting your own business is an exciting venture, symbolising a step towards independence and the realisation of personal goals. For those in the UK taking their first steps into the business...

Ozzy Ozzy
Starting Up
Choosing the right structure for your new business

Choosing the right structure for your new business

Starting a business can be an exhilarating journey, but it's crucial to lay a solid foundation by choosing the right company structure. In the UK, the most common choices are registering as...

Ozzy Ozzy
Starting Up
Stepping into 2024: Is this your year to launch a business?

Stepping into 2024: Is this your year to launch a business?

As we edge closer to 2024, could it be the year you take that leap? If you're toying with the idea of starting your own business, let's explore whether the new year is the perfect time for your...

Ozzy Ozzy
Starting Up
The startup mentality: five steps to success

The startup mentality: five steps to success

Are you ready to build a startup? If you’re considering embarking on a new venture, you might be questioning if you have what it takes to make it big in the startup world. Whilst there are many...

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Starting Up
Immigrating to the UK to start a business: a seven-step guide

Immigrating to the UK to start a business: a seven-step guide

Whether you’re a budding business owner with a dream to break into the British market, or an established entrepreneur eager to expand your enterprise, moving to the UK to start a company could be...

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Starting Up
How to start a competitions website

How to start a competitions website

“Comping” – the art of strategically entering hundreds of online competitions — is a popular hobby in the UK, with reputable sources like MoneySavingExpert.com offering guidance on how to boost...

S SianCahill
Technology
Building a business in 2023: What tech do I need for starting up?

Building a business in 2023: What tech do I need for starting up?

Finding the right technology for your business can feel like a mammoth task in itself, let alone growing an enterprise from the ground up. Yet, leveraging the variety of tech options available...

ChrisGoodfellow ChrisGoodfellow
Legal & Financial
Adding a new shareholder: everything you need to know

Adding a new shareholder: everything you need to know

If you run a limited company, you may be thinking of bringing additional shareholders on board. Perhaps you want a partner to share the burden of running and growing the business, or you have...

S SianCahill
Starting Up
4 reasons holding you back from starting your business (and how to overcome them)

4 reasons holding you back from starting your business (and how to overcome them)

Dreaming of leaving the 9-5 behind and embracing life as a small business owner? You’re not alone. But too often, the same concerns stop would-be entrepreneurs in their tracks, and their ideas...

S SianCahill
Starting Up
Delicious beer and tasty profits – How to start a brewery in 2023

Delicious beer and tasty profits – How to start a brewery in 2023

Making tasty beer and even tastier profits – it’s little wonder that opening a brewery is high on many people’s bucket list. After a tough time during the pandemic, the craft beer industry is...

Dan Hobson Dan Hobson
Starting Up
Starting a business in your 20s: a six-step guide

Starting a business in your 20s: a six-step guide

Working life has changed rapidly in a few short years. Flexible and remote working options are giving us the space and time to think more creatively and develop our own ideas that a typical office...

ChrisGoodfellow ChrisGoodfellow
Starting Up
The Pros and Cons of Being a Business Owner

The Pros and Cons of Being a Business Owner

Starting your own business is a dream for many people, but it's important to weigh the pros and cons before taking the plunge. Here is a look at some of the potential benefits and drawbacks of...

Ozzy Ozzy
Starting Up
How to start a small skip hire business

How to start a small skip hire business

Hiring a skip can be costly, and when demand is high it can be difficult to get hold of one. This is classic supply and demand economics, but why is it so expensive to hire a skip and is the skip...

Amalie Smith Amalie Smith
Starting Up
Five simple steps to successfully starting a food business from home

Five simple steps to successfully starting a food business from home

Starting a food business from home allows you to turn a passion for baking or cooking into a profitable venture. It’s relatively low cost and easy to get going too – once you get your head around...

Kat Haylock Kat Haylock

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