Despite the global economic downturn there are still plenty of opportunities for small businesses, but it is more important than ever that you have a detailed and realistic business plan, and have thought carefully about how you will finance your business set up.
Business Plan
The business plan will help you to work through all of the [...]

There are many reasons why businesses can need a financial boost. It may be that you have just started up and need to purchase expensive equipment or work vehicles, or you may be an established business that wants to move to newer, better premises and taker on more staff to expand your profit growth. [...]

There are hundreds if different opportunities these days to work at home, and many of these can be carried out quickly and easily over the Internet, so all you need to set up is a computer and broadband or dial up access. Internet jobs are varied, and it is important that you research each [...]

All businesses are subject to a variety of different taxes, all of which are legal obligations that need to be fulfilled. Therefore it is important for you to find out what tax you need to pay for the type of business you are running, and start making contributions as soon as possible.
Starting Out
The first [...]

There are a number of important steps you must take when employing new staff, to make sure they are working for you legally, and that you are paying the correct wages, tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs). If this is your first employee, you will also need to register as an employer with HM [...]