business start up Archive
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5 Elements of a Good Business Plan (Guest Post)
Posted on January 21, 2011 | No CommentsA good business plan is essential when starting a business. Not only does it help you learn more about your area of interest, but it is also the key to getting financial backing. A lot of people will want to see your business plan as... -
Buy an Existing Business or Start Your Own Company?
Posted on January 4, 2011 | No CommentsIf you are thinking about starting your own business, you might be presented with a number of potential opportunities and options. Not least of which is the form your business should take. You might even be in a fortunate position of being able to take... -
Company Restructuring – Making The Most Of Your Limited Company
Posted on November 26, 2010 | 1 CommentThe majority of new businesses which carry out a company formation online in order to take advantage of the limited company form are setup with generic Memorandum and Articles of Association as prescribed under the Companies Act 2006. In most instances this is perfectly suitable... -
Company Formation Secrets – Knowing Your Enemy
Posted on November 15, 2010 | No CommentsThere are many reasons to keep an eye on your competitors. Even before you start your own business you should carry out some market research to get a good idea of who your competitors are, how they operate and what threat they pose. Many businesses... -
Legal Obligations – Appointing a “Natural” Director
Posted on October 14, 2010 | 1 CommentThe Companies Act 2006 contained various sections and changes to the law which were due to come about over a set period of time. Different sections would come into force over a given time frame. Some changes took place last October, some are still taking... -
Risky Ideas For a New Business
Posted on October 7, 2010 | No CommentsThere are certain things you shouldn’t do when you’ve started a new business or registered a limited company. Starting your own business is inherently risky, but careful planning and sensible business practice will keep you out of danger. The advantages of a limited liability company... -
Advantages and Disadvantages of Websites For Business
Posted on October 6, 2010 | 2 CommentsThere are several advantages and disadvantages to having a website for your business or limited company. In the modern age, more and more businesses are getting online. As I mentioned in a previous post, there were around 227,225,642 websites online in September 2010. If you... -
Advantages and Disadvantages of a Franchise
Posted on October 4, 2010 | 1 CommentRather than carrying out a company formation to start a new limited company, people often buy into an established franchise to get started in business. But what are the advantages and disadvantages of a franchise? Advantages of a Franchise As a business structure, a franchise... -
Minimum Wage Rates Increase For UK Businesses
Posted on October 1, 2010 | No CommentsBack in July this year, the Government announced that the National Minimum Wage Rates (Were) Set To Rise 2%. Now we’ve reached the set deadline and the proposed changes are taking place. The national minimum wage has risen to: £5.93 an hour for people aged... -
Employee Health – The Importance of Looking After Your Staff
Posted on September 29, 2010 | No CommentsA recent article by the British Chambers of Commerce (“Call for employers to take staff health more seriously”) emphasises the importance of looking after your staff. Referring to a study carried out by the British Heart Foundation, the article points out how many staff are...
