Business Start-Up

Whether you're looking to start a business in the near future, or currently embarking on your venture, one thing is for certain - you are doing it because you believe you have a strong business proposition and the enterprise and commitment to see it through. 

What you may not be yet is an expert in the legal, financial and fiscal aspects of running the business.  In fact, these issues can seem daunting and may even start to overwhelm you.  However, the good news is that you do not need to be an expert in these fields to succeed in business.  You just need the support of an accountant that can guide you through the process.  Come to us with your ideas and we'll help you evaluate them - challenging your assumptions to ensure you really have a project worth pursuing.  We will point out the common pitfalls that early stage businesses can encounter and make sure you are well positioned to avoid them.

We can also help you to:

• decide on the most suitable structure for your business - sole trader, partnership or limited company;
• prepare a robust business plan and financial forecasts setting out exactly what you are trying to achieve and fully cost proposals for presentation to potential funders;
• complete all registration formalities with HMRC and Companies House;
• set up your recording systems and, if applicable, advice on the selection of a suitable computerised accounting package and the delivery of a tailored training programme; and
• make sure you're fully compliant for VAT and PAYE and paying yourself in the most cost effective manner.

We appreciate that money can be tight in the beginning so we have a range of flexible payment solutions to ease your cash flow.