Starting Up

Are You Ready to Start Up

Decide whether you have what it takes to set up a new business

Prepare a Business Plan

The essential role that creating and using a business plan plays in starting a successful new business

Research and Develop your Business Ideas

Developing your business idea into a viable, commercial product or service is a critical stage in building a business.

Cashflow Management- the basics

Neglect your cashflow and you risk insolvency - this guide takes you through the essential rules you need to follow

Legal Structures- the basics

Company, partnership or sole trader - review your business structure options with this overview

Choose the Right Finance when Starting Up

Decide what financing you need and if self-financing, bank, personal borrowing or investments suits you

Budgeting and Business Planning

Why business planning and budgeting are important and how to include them in the daily running of your business

Set up and Register as Self-employed

The legal steps you need to take, and how to inform HM Revenue & Customs

Common Mistakes when Starting Up- and How to Avoid Them

Learn about and avoid the most frequent mistakes made by new business owners

An Overview of IT and e-commerce

How to make the right decisions when planning for, and investing in IT and e-commerce systems

Start with the end in mind

If you are anticipating a period of growth, make sure you keep your end goals in mind- right from the start.