Start Your Own Business In The UK

If you are starting a business in the UK, this site is full of FREE resources, useful information and local contacts to help you start and grow successfully.

Start Your Own Business (now over 12 years old) contains information and advice but, unlike other startup sites, it also contains details of LOCAL organisations who can help you.Search for your local area to find free business advice, business networking groups, funding and local grants.

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Keep up to date with the most recent business thinking from around the world

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

Privacy Notices, Privacy Policies – what are they and why do we need them?

Under the DPA98, data always had to be processed lawfully and fairly. Under the GDPR this was uplifted to Lawfully, Fairly and Transparently. This means that organisations have a legal obligation to be open and honest about what personal data they process, for what purpose, under what lawful basis, how long they keep it, who it's shared with, and a host of other things.

5 Ways That New Businesses Are Losing Money (And What You Can Do About It)

Small businesses can only survive if they are consistently generating a profit. However, most SMEs that start out are destined to fail without the right strategies in place to maintain a positive net profit.

Intellectual Property Legal Advice For Businesses

What is Intellectual Property and why do you need to legally protect it?

How to Use Pay-Per-Click to Help Grow Your Startup

A very useful introduction to pay-per-click advertising. This is ideal if you are keen to quietly find out more without being exposed to a pushy sales pitch.

A Basic Guide to Importing

Helpful tips and advice if you are thinking about importing. Full article and free downloadable factsheet (no registration required)

Start-Up Tip of the Day

It ain't as easy as it looks

Starting your own business is NOT for the faint hearted. You will have to work a lot harder for a lot longer(at least at first) than you ever have before. If you are not prepared for this you will struggle. The rewards can be great and I wish you every luck in your new career!
(02-11-18)

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Amphlett Lissimore

Amphlett Lissimore are situated in the heart of Bromley, just down the road from the Glades shopping centre and round the corner from the Police station. We provide a range of legal services from this office and have specialised departments for Criminal Defence, Family law (including divorce and financial matters), Wills & Probate, Children law such as care proceedings, and Conveyancing.

WA Designs

We work in these places Lincoln, Grantham, Leicester, Nottingham, Peterborough, Oakham, Bounre, Melton Mowbray, Stamford, Boston, Corby, Kettering, Sleaford, Newark, Loughborough, Northampton, Huntingdon, Derby

pro-taxman

Ealing , Hillingdon , Hounslow , Isleworth , Chiswick

As one of the most forward thinking and professional firm of accountants in London, PRO-TAXMAN offers a full range of accounting services primarily aimed at small, medium and new start businesses in London and surrounding areas. Apart from the more general accountancy services we can also assist you with business development and specialist tax services.

PRO-TAXMAN

Richmond-upon-Thames , Hampton , Teddington , Kew , Whitton

We provide bespoke Bookkeeping and Accounting services. We work with many start ups, Landlords and property investors, sole traders in advising them as how to keep accurate business records and how taxes can be minimized with careful tax planning.

MB Bookkeeping

Stafford , Stoke on Trent , Burton-On-Trent , Newcastle-under-Lyme , Uttoxeter

Trying to do your own bookkeeping can be very time consuming and without the necessary skills or experience, it can also be very daunting, complicated and prone to mistakes. As a business owner or director, you want to focus your energy on growing your business, getting new clients, promoting and selling your services. This is where MB Bookkeeping can help. Bookkeeping is an essential part of your business to record all financial transactions and to provide you with up to date accounts, so you always know how your business is performing.

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