Business Start-up
Starting a business
Most people starting up in business do so because they have a good business proposition and the enterprise and commitment to see it through. However, they may not be experts in the legal and financial aspects of running a business and such matters often appear daunting. Fortunately you do not need to be an expert in these fields to succeed in business but you do need the support of a team of trained experts.
We can help. Just bring us your business ideas and we will help you to make them a reality!
We will help you to:
- decide on the most suitable structure for your business – sole trader, partnership, limited liability partnership or limited company
- prepare a business plan, cashflow projections, budgets, and trading forecasts
- assess the finance requirements, advise on the best sources of finance and draw up the necessary proposals
- establish a good working relationship with your bank
- complete any registration procedures with Companies House and HMRC
- deal with company secretarial issues
- set up a recording system for your internal use and for complying with statutory requirements
- decide on what computer hardware to buy and help with the installation of accountancy software
- keep on top of bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and other accounting requirements
- help with all aspects of business compliance and administration.
How much is it?
The fee will depend on the services you require. We will set up your business structure and help you register for the taxes free of charge. Please contact us for more information.
We do operate a waiting list for Business owner clients that would join us. This is because of the level of partner involvement that we provide. We do not undertake this service in bulk and allocate this service to account managers and qualified seniors.
Frequently asked questions
What level of support can you provide to a new businesses owner? You will have direct access to the most experienced person at the firm, the partner at all times, that will personally undertake all of your accounting and taxation, which doesn’t happen anywhere else.
You will not be passed onto a different person every time you need advice, as you will You will understandably have lots of questions when you are just starting out. You will get experienced advice exactly when you need it.
You will not find yourself being advised and working closely with someone when creating your business, only to then find that they have now left the firm and replaced by a new person, who then also change periodically. We understand that the strategy and tax planning undertaken at the outset when the company was formed will invariably become difficult to implement when this is the case , leading to missed opportunities that are lost forever. We promise that this is something that you will never need to worry about. We are built to serve you for the long term.
Should i trade as a sole trader or company? Unfortunately, there isn’t a one size fits all answer to this. This is why we offer a free consultation specifically designed for business start-ups , where we will try and obtain a thorough understanding of your circumstances and advise you accordingly.