Getting started
Our guide to the difficult early steps when starting up…
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A mission statement
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Defining your business purpose.
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Building a brand
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Key tips for developing a memorable image.
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Choosing a year end
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Be tax efficient when deciding a year end date.
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Insuring your business
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Are you sufficiently covered?
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Limited liability partnerships
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LLPs explained.
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Names, trademarks, patents and other registrations
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The key legal requirements.
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Allowable Expenses
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What can you claim tax relief for?
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Premises and location
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Essential considerations when choosing your base.
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Raising finance
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Maximise your chances of gaining funding.
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Should you buy a franchise?
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The pros and cons of buying 'off-the-shelf'.
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Which business structure?
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Choosing the structure that best suits your needs.
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Working from home
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Home working do's and don'ts.
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Writing a business plan
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How to write an effective business plan.
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Your business vision
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What are your ultimate goals?
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Incorporation
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Considerations when operating as a company on incorporation.
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An introduction to the tax system for the self employed
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Key tax issues you need to know about.