How to Start a Business in The UK

If you are starting a business in The UK, you have come to the right place.

This site is full of FREE resources to help you.

Start Your Own Business (now over 10 years old) contains information and advice but, unlike other start-up sites, it also contains details of LOCAL organisations who can help you. The firms listed on each page have declared themselves to be 'new business friendly' and will welcome your enquiries.

FREE Start-Up Pack

This FREE start-up pack contains everything that you need to get you started.

It is a common trait amongst entrepreneurs to just want to 'get on with it'. However, if you want to maximise your chances of success, it is worth putting in time and effort before you start to ensure that you have set-up correctly.

This collection of resources has been put together to make the process as straight-forward as possible but also to ensure that you do not miss anything important.

Contents: Key dates, legal and tax requirements, simple step-by-step guide, relevant fact-sheets, business plan, cash flow forecast, personal budget and marketing plan templates, start-up map, contents of our Start Your Own Business CD-Rom, Powerpoint presentation to accompany the business plan.

Free Resources For Start-Ups

Note: one time registration required for some items but this also unlocks all free resources on the site.

Start Up Articles

Over the years, we have amassed a large collection of articles which we believe you may find useful. We have written some ourselves but the vast majority have been kindly supplied by experts in each relevant field.

HR. Do You Know What Good Performance is?
Advice. Could a mentor double your chances of 5 year survival?
Marketing. Tricks to Make your Marketing Work
HR. Don’t Be Frightened of the Poor Performer
Advice. Risk taking as an entrepreneur - when is it worth it?
Sales. 3 Proven Ways to Land Your First Sale
Marketing. Who is your customer anyway?
Networking. The Elevator Pitch - a must for any (new) business owner
SEO. Choosing and Grading Keywords to Target for Your Site
SEO. Does a Business Website Really Need a Blog?

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Latest Blog Post

Do You Know What Good Performance is?
Most business owners recognise the importance of reward and recognition in motivating staff and enhancing performance but also that it is not all about money.

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Latest Business Tips

Create a FREE Google My Business Page
Create a free business page with Google. Make sure you verify your location as this can help you appear in the map pack.
(23-06-17)

Differentiate your business from your competition
When you differentiate your business, people remember you.<br/><br/>When they remember you, they spread the word about your business.<br/><br/>Step 1 Know your competition - know what they do and how they do it. You can glean this from mystery shopping or from speaking to their customers or suppliers<br/><br/>Step 2 Identify the signature element of your offering that makes you stand out. The key with the signature element is that it must must separate you from other providers & be valuable to your customers <br/>
(15-06-17)

How to Make Your Tax Sexy
Use an automated software and send invoices from anywhere, even on your phone!
(07-06-17)

Start up!
"The secret of getting ahead is getting started." (Mark Twain)
(05-06-17)

Network, network, then network some more
We have found that some of the best relationships in business are developed via referral and trying to help as many people as possible. By doing so you will find that business is more likely to come knocking on your door asking for your services.
(05-06-17)

We are a small friendly team and always welcome enquiries from anyone who is thinking who is planning to start a business or from anyone who can offer help and support. Contact us.