Limited Company Help – Set up and run a limited company in the UK

How to survive an HMRC tax investigation

There are few things business owners dread more than being on the receiving end of an HMRC tax investigation. But the situation may not be quite as stressful as you might think.

Legal

What is the Bribery Act, and how are small businesses affected?

Businesses of all shapes and sizes in the UK are affected by the Bribery Act and company directors need to be aware of what they should do to ensure their full compliance with the rules.

Company Guides

Can anyone become a limited company director?

Although almost anyone can hold the position, certain individuals are disqualified from running a company. So what exactly are the rules governing the appointment of a company director?

Selling

How to use LinkedIn to market your business

As a professional, it’s the one platform you can’t afford to ignore because simply put, LinkedIn is all about business – so how do use LinkedIn to market your goods or services?

Selling

Direct mail and email marketing – top tips

Direct mail and email can be a highly effective way to promote your products or services but which of the two forms is better and how can you use both to maximum effect as part of your marketing strategy?

Selling

How to use Facebook to market your business

Given the sheer size and growth of its user base, it’s clear to see the potential to promote your brand on Facebook is massive and is set to grow. The question is, how to do it effectively?

Starting Up

Running a small business – what is SWOT analysis?

Used to identify the key strengths and weaknesses of your company as well as any threats and opportunities, a SWOT analysis can help to work out what your business strategy should be.

Company Guides

Where do you have to display your company name?

There’s a lot to think about when you set up a limited company to fully comply with rules under the Companies Act 2006, one such obligation is how and where you should display your company name.