Start up business ideas

Matt Horan

Article

How clubbing inspired my business idea

Matt Horan of Rollasole got the idea for his roll-up pumps for clubbers after a night out. Since his 'Eureka!' moment he's taken his business online.

Set up a business

A man poses for a photo outside his single-member company premises

Article

Q&A: Single-member companies

The register of members of a single-member company must contain an express statement to the effect that the company has only one member.

Business planning

Financing a business

Tax and National Insurance

Corner of a calculator on top of numerical report

Article

Q&A: Tax returns

Chartered certified accountant Raphael Coman of Coman & Co answers some key questions about tax returns, including important deadlines.

Business law

An employye negotiates a supplier contract with a new supplier

Article

Q&A: Supplier contracts

Supplier contracts don't really need to be complex, but it's worth involving a solicitor to ensure all contractual obligations are met.

Sales and marketing

Group of employees sat around a table working on marker research

Article

How can market research help me?

Market research can help you to identify your target consumer, find out what they think about your ideas and help you target the right market.

Business premises

Staff packing moving boxes ready to relocate the business

Article

Moving premises - checklist

Moving premises can be highly disruptive. It's important to plan how you can resume work with a minimum of time lost. Here's what to consider.

Employees

Everyday workplace policies

Article

Essential guide to everyday workplace policies

Workplace policies covering areas like homeworking, holidays and sickness pay can save you a lot of time and effort and can help avoid misunderstandings or more serious employee disputes.

Grow your business

'Franchise' written on a notepad with a phone and glasses lying next to it

Article

Franchise your business

Turning your business into a franchise could offer an effective and less risky way to expand significantly. Find out what it involves.