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Getting started

Taking the difficult early steps.

Our guide to the difficult early steps when starting up…

Allowable Expenses

What can you claim tax relief for?

An introduction to the tax system for the self employed

Key tax issues you need to know about.

A mission statement

Defining your business purpose.

Building a brand

Key tips for developing a memorable image.

Choosing a year end

Be tax efficient when deciding a year end date.

Incorporation

Considerations when operating as a company on incorporation.

Insuring your business

Are you sufficiently covered?

Limited liability partnerships

LLPs explained.

Names, trademarks, patents and other registrations

The key legal requirements.

Premises and location

Essential considerations when choosing your base.

Raising finance

Maximise your chances of gaining funding.

Should you buy a franchise?

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

Which business structure?

Choosing the structure that best suits your needs.

Working from home

Home working do's and don'ts.

Writing a business plan

How to write an effective business plan.

Your business vision

What are your ultimate goals?

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17 May 2024

New research reveals 'significant shift in businesses' infrastructure priorities'

Research carried out by the Institute of Directors (IoD) has revealed that business leaders' infrastructure priorities have 'shifted' compared with the situation at the start of the current parliamentary term.

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Trouble at the tax authority

A look at the issues plaguing HMRC and giving taxpayers headaches.

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