How to create a business in 90 minutes
Andy Shield plans to create a new business from scratch in 90 minutes. Will he do it? Is it realistic for others? Here, we find out.
Business Ideas & Planning
Advice on how to start your own business, with guides to help you plan, develop and finance a start-up company, plus recommendations on registering the business, its legal structure and finding financial backing for growth. Whether you are just beginning or have already taken the first steps and want to keep everything on track, our expert articles will give you the knowledge to help lead you to success, whilst maintaining a good work-life balance.
Starting a business can initially seem daunting, but with good support and a strong idea you can quickly pass through the key stages of the setting-up process and be able to launch your company with a solid foundation.
Topics covered include: regulations and requirements for company owners, finding and selecting the professional services you may need (such as banking, insurance, accountancy etc.), legal structure options (self-employed person, sole trader, a partnership or a limited company), business planning, UK start up funding sources and finding your first customers.
Andy Shield plans to create a new business from scratch in 90 minutes. Will he do it? Is it realistic for others? Here, we find out.
Business Ideas & Planning
Business Ideas & Planning
Here, we look at the key factors to consider when setting up and growing your own small removals business in 2017.
Advice
There is a long way to go to make sure vocational training and apprenticeships can meet the aspirations of many talented young people, according to ACCA.
Advice
The future entrepreneurs of Britain feel confident about starting their business moving into 2017, new research reveals.
Advice
Here, we give some top tips for young entrepreneurs starting out a business on how to find success.
Startup Funding and Grants
In this piece, James Oakes looks at five key criteria for a great investor.
Advice
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Startup Funding and Grants
Here’s what you need to know about all the different loans available to small businesses.
Advice
This article seeks to demystify the nature of fire safety standards, explaining exactly what they are, why they shouldn’t be feared, and what to look out for
Startup Funding and Grants
Here’s what you need to know about all the different loans available to small businesses.
Advice
Here, we look at the rise and fall of asbestos and why business owners should be familiar with asbestos standards for construction workers and employers.
Business Ideas & Planning
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Setting up a company
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Business Ideas & Planning
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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
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Partner content
Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade