Forming a company
Overview and checklist on the process of a forming a company. Read our easy-to-follow guide on how to set up your company and stay on the right side of HMRC.
Business Ideas & Planning
This section covers business start up ideas and business planning. The expert advice articles will help you learn how to write an effective business plan to help secure funding and there are guides to step you through the launch of a successful business.
Overview and checklist on the process of a forming a company. Read our easy-to-follow guide on how to set up your company and stay on the right side of HMRC.
Business Ideas & Planning
Business Ideas & Planning
British inventor Trevor Baylis tuned into business success with his wind-up radio. Here he talks to SmallBusiness.co.uk about patents, Dragons' Den and what to do if you have a great idea.
Business Ideas & Planning
If you've got a great idea for an invention, now could be the ideal time to take the plunge. Read our guide on how to make a new business idea a reality.
Business Ideas & Planning
Setting out a plan for your business can seem like a daunting task, especially before you've even got it off the ground. This 10-point guide shows the benefits of a good business plan and what to consider when writing one.
Business Ideas & Planning
Microsoft, Hewlett Packard and General Electric were all founded during slumps - proving the tenacity of great business ideas.
Business Ideas & Planning
What are the requirements for a European citizen to start a small business in the UK?
Business Ideas & Planning
Jennifer Irvine, founder of The Pure Package, talks about her business.
Business Ideas & Planning
SmallBusiness.co.uk has a wealth of articles and guides to help you save money when starting out in business.
Business Ideas & Planning
Jennifer Irvine, founder of The Pure Package, talks about her business.
Business Ideas & Planning
SmallBusiness.co.uk has a wealth of articles and guides to help you save money when starting out in business.
Business Ideas & Planning
I have been asked for an 'information memorandum' but am struggling to understand how this differs from the business plan. Could you please advise?
Business Ideas & Planning
Hairdressing tops other professions for happiness levels and as an industry that attracts 340 million client visits a year, you can see why. So get chopping with our guide and start making waves as a salon owner.
Business Ideas & Planning
Jeff Brehaut set up his company Beach Volleyball in 2007 to build courts and run events.
Business Ideas & Planning
Here, SmallBusiness.co.uk speaks to owner-managers about the qualities that go towards making a successful entrepreneur.
Partner content
Hospitality businesses have faced a number of challenges in the last couple of years. Find out what funding and support is available.
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
Employing & managing staff
In Aviva’s latest SME research*, 57 per cent of employers surveyed agreed that nowadays employees expect benefits to protect against loss of income or earnings. What do you offer your people?
Partner content
Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade