Guides & Inspiration.

A host of Articles & Downloads to get you and your business started

🚀  Getting Started

How to Start a Business in the UK: A Step-by-Step Guide

Sole Trader vs Limited Company – Which is right for you?

What do you need to Register a Business in the UK?

Choosing the right Business Name – Legal & Branding Tips

How to Register your Business with Companies House

How to Write a GREAT Business Plan that WORKS!

10 Common Mistakes First Time Entrepreneurs usually make!

The best Free & Cheap Online Tools for New UK Start-Ups

💼  Legal & Compliance

The Legal Structure of UK Businesses Explained – which is best for you?

Understanding GDPR for Small Businesses – A Simple Guide

Business Insurance & Protection Basics for UK Start-Ups

How to create Terms & Conditions for your website

The importance of Privacy Policies and How to create one

Protecting your Business Idea: Trademarks, Copyright & Patents

How to setup and write Contracts with Clients or Freelancers

Business Compliance Checklist for New Entrepreneurs

💷  Banking & Tax

How to open a UK Business Bank Account in seconds!

Self Assessment Tax Returns for Sole Traders –  A Simple Guide

Understanding Corporation Tax for UK Businesses

A beginners guide to VAT for Businesses: When and How to Register

Allowance Expenses: What you Can and Can’t Claim

How to use Xero Accounting to run and grow your business

📣  Marketing & Branding

How to build a Business Brand & Name that Stands Out!

Things you DO need and DON’T need when Starting a Business!

Getting your first customers without a Big Budget!

10 tried & tested Marketing Strategies for New UK Businesses

Why EVERY Business needs a Google Business Profile

Using Social Media effectively to promote your new Start-Up

👥  Hiring & HR

Hiring your first Employee: What you need to know!

Do I need to take on employees? Don’t jump in too soon!

Employment Law Basics for UK Small Businesses & Start-Ups

How to create an Employment Contract (incl Template)

A simple guide to understand PAYE and National Insurance

Disciplinary Procedures & Dismissal: What the UK law says

👌  Side Hustle Successes

Sweet smell of Success – How two Mums starting a baking business from home

From Redundancy to Resilience – Starting a bespoke carpentry business from scratch

From Car Boot to Cash Flow – How a young woman turned thrift into a profitable business

Building a business after hours – Working 5-9 on a thriving merchandise brand

From Maternity Leave to Media Mogul – How a young Mum built a Digital Agency

Organised for Success – How one school leaver started a Faceless social media brand

💎  Founder Stories

The incredible story of Virgin and Richard Branson

The immense rise of Amazon and Jeff Bezos

The huge fall and huge rise of Apple and Steve Jobs

The complete history of Microsoft and Bill Gates

From Dorm Room to Empire: The story of Google, Larry & Sergey

The inspiring rise of Spanx and Sara Blakely