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Help for new businesses

Starting a new business is an exciting time. It is important to make sure things are set up in the right way to suit your business now in the early stages and also in preparation for when the business grows and becomes more established.

You’ve got a business idea but what are the next steps? 

Follow the step-by-step list below to put all the foundations in place you need to start a successful business.

1. Market Research

Make sure your business idea is actually viable, and refine it if necessary. Ask yourself 'does my business idea work? before you begin to avoid pitfalls later on.

2.Business Structure

There are several different business structures you can adopt for your business and you need to decide which one is best for your business. You may want to start small as a sole trader, or are you intending to work as a partnership with someone else? Alternatively a limited company or limited liability partnership may be the best option for your business.

3.Business Plan

A well-thought out business plan will not only provide your start-up with a clear direction and contingencies in the case of unexpected events, but it can also be vital in securing investment. Visit our business plan basics for more information

4.Choose a Name

An effective, memorable business name can be the difference between failure and success and should reflect the type of business you wish to be.

One of the mistakes to avoid at all costs is creating confusion with competitors, which can lead to lost sales and legal action. You should check online and at Companies House to see if your name is already being used.

5.Design a Logo

A logo is often the first thing prospective customers see, and is therefore crucial in making the right impression.

6.Register a domain and build a website

After you start out in business, customers will want to investigate more about you on the web, so make sure you get in early and register a domain name.

7. Get your finances in order

Getting an accounting system in place should be a priority as soon as you start trading. As well as preventing you from being inundated with paperwork at year end, it will, if properly set up, give you useful and up to date information on how the business is performing.

There will also be other issues to consider such as VAT. Will you need register for VAT, or even if you do not need to register for VAT will  you be better off registering.

You may also need to raise finance to get your business started or to provide cashflow as you grow.

More helpful advice about setting up your business...

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