Starting a business

What you need to know before starting your own enterprise.

Take a look at our guide to starting up a new venture - then contact us for more help.

Before you begin

Key questions to ask before starting a business.

Getting started

Taking the difficult early steps.

Growing the business

Challenges you will face as your business takes off.

Managing money

How to make sure you have a grip on your finances.

Start-ups - your business and the law

The legal essentials for new start-ups.

Tax and tax planning for start-ups

We can help you to minimise your tax bill.

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IPSE calls for fairer off-payroll rules in Budget

The Chancellor should use her Autumn Budget to make off-payroll working rules 'fairer and more effective', according to the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE).

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IoD outlines key policy changes in Budget submission

In a letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, the Institute of Directors (IoD) has outlined its key policy changes for the upcoming Autumn Budget.

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