If you’re starting a new business, or thinking of setting up a company, how do you know if it’s the right thing to do? Here we look at the key steps you will need to take before and after setting up your business.
If you want to sell your company at some time in the future, how do you know what it is worth? Even if you don’t use ‘traditional valuation methods’ when conducting a sale, it is vital to be able to demonstrate to a would-be buyer that you have an accurate and robust knowledge of all
Running your own small company can be the most rewarding experience for many – but there are risks involved, and many small businesses fail within the first few years. Good preparation is essential to give you the best chance of building a long-lasting and thriving business.
Whether or not you need a separate business bank account depends entirely on whether you are going into business as a sole trader, or setting up a limited company.
The answer to this much-asked question depends on where you live, whether you’re the property owner or tenant, and the kind of business you want to run from home.
Getting started has become both simpler and cheaper thanks mainly to app-based card machines. So, how exactly do card payments work and what are the best machines?
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.
Since the Paternity Pay Act was introduced in 2003, new fathers in the UK have been entitled to apply for between one and two weeks’ time-off work, depending on how long they have been with an employer.
Jury service is seen as an important civic duty in the UK and is a key feature of our legal system. With few exceptions, anyone between the ages of 18 and 70 who is living in the UK and on the electoral register can be selected at random for jury service.
You may have the best idea in the world – a fantastic new product, or a life-changing new service, but for your business to be a success, you need to be sure that there is a real market in place.
There is no single right way to produce a great business plan but there are a few definite things to avoid at all costs. Steer clear of the following ten common mistakes and you’ll increase your chances of convincing potential investors that you really do mean business. 1. It’s not all about you Your personal
