Business start-up
Starting up a new business can seem like a minefield. What do you need to do? What do you need to know? With our extensive experience in working with new businesses we can assure you that our advice will be tailored to meet your specific business goals and objectives.
Starting your business and how we can help
The more forethought you can give to the job of running your business, the more likely... Read more
Employed or self employed?
The question as to whether someone is employed or self employed is not as straightforward... Read more
Forming a limited company
Although you can set up a company by buying a company 'off the shelf', it is normally... Read more
Buying a business
Buying an established business that someone else wishes to sell provides a path that many... Read more
Initial costs of starting in business
No one business is the same as another even if the product or service is similar. If you... Read more
Proving your credentials to investors
People don't invest in ideas: they invest in people. You can have the world's best... Read more
Why market research is imperative for start-ups
It is easy to become so enthusiastic and wrapped up in your brilliant idea for a new... Read more
The tax system for the self employed
If you start working for yourself, you must register with HM Revenue & Customs within... Read more
The tax system for companies
Details of corporation tax and company tax returns. Read more
VAT
For a wealth of advice and information on aspects of VAT, including essential tips for... Read more
Claiming expenses - it's all or nothing
The rules which determine what expenses can be deducted from profit for tax purposes are... Read more
Business deductions
In order to attract a deduction in computing the profits of a trade or business any... Read more
Penalties for late returns
Make sure you don't get caught out. Read more
Choosing your accounting date
The rules still allow businesses a free choice of accounting date. Under the current year... Read more
Buying a franchise
Are you considering starting a new business, or extending your existing business... Read more
Buy-to-let properties
At one time, investing in buy-to-let properties was seen as a sure fire way to achieve... Read more
Going into the construction industry
There are special tax rules affecting the construction industry, which are designed to... Read more
Partnership agreements
Did you know that if you have no partnership agreement, then the Partnership Act of 1890... Read more
Partnerships
Even the strongest relationships can suffer in times of adversity. Good planning is an... Read more
Preparing your business plan
Failing to plan is the first step toward planning to fail. Read more
Raising finance for your business
Raising finance for businesses following the credit crunch and the recession is... Read more
Growing the top line with a marketing audit
A marketing audit enables you to review your company's strengths and weaknesses,... Read more
'Green' travel arrangements
There are a number of schemes intended to encourage employers to make arrangements for... Read more
Essential record keeping
Suggestions on how to reduce the time taken in accounts preparation. Read more
Insuring your business
Although most business people understand the need for insurance, a surprising number of... Read more
The national minimum wage
An employer must pay their workers a minimum amount per hour as defined by law. This is... Read more
Getting the stationery right
The development of your brand and the design of your logo and stationery is an important... Read more
Does your business have an e-commerce strategy?
The implications of the recent burgeoning of e-commerce are clear for all businesses,... Read more
Working from home
Some of us have to work at home; others see the idea as the perfect solution to a noisy... Read more
The hidden competitors
Whatever your business there is always competition. Before you start up a business, make... Read more