Getting started

Taking the difficult early steps.

Our guide to the difficult early steps when starting up…

What can you claim tax relief for?

Key tax issues you need to know about.

Defining your business purpose.

Key tips for developing a memorable image.

Be tax efficient when deciding a year end date.

What is the best date to choose?

Considerations when operating as a company on incorporation.

Are you sufficiently covered?

LLPs explained.

The key legal requirements.

Essential considerations when choosing your base.

Maximise your chances of gaining funding.

The pros and cons of buying 'off-the-shelf'.

Choosing the structure that best suits your needs.

Home working do's and don'ts.

How to write an effective business plan.

What are your ultimate goals?

27 Nov 2020

Business survival hanging by a thread in toughened tiers, warns CBI

Many businesses will struggle to survive despite the end of lockdown, according to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).