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When you’ve had a great idea for your business or product, the last thing you want is someone to steal it from you – or beat you to its release. This is where trade marks and patents come into play. Although they cover different areas (which we’ll get into below) patents and trade marks share … Read more
For a startup to get noticed and build a customer base, it’s becoming increasingly important to be online. This is where the majority of businesses are finding their customers, building relationships and ultimately making the sales to fuel their growth. But with so many businesses accessible at customers’ fingertips, start-ups don’t just have to be … Read more
Outgrown your name or decided it’s time for a change? Find out how you can rebrand with our guide on how to change a limited company name
As of April 2024, cash accounting will become the default method for self-assessment tax returns in an effort to make the tax process easier. However, businesses can still choose to opt out of cash accounting and opt for accrual accounting instead. No matter which option is selected, being able to stay on top of your … Read more
Starting a business is always a risky move. Doing so during a recession can seem like a bad omen to some, but there are some benefits to jumping into a risky economic climate. Recessions can provide opportunities that didn’t previously exist, allowing your business to succeed in places that just weren’t available before. In case … Read more
As a business owner, the word ‘recession’ is not one that you want to hear. Sadly, it’s one of those unavoidable events you cannot control – all you need to do is work out how to survive. We’re not going to sugarcoat the truth here – it will be hard, and it will take hard work. … Read more
As you’ll be more than aware as a business owner, each year, your business has to share its accounts with the Companies House. Although there’s no way to get out of this process as a limited company, there are ways to submit shorter versions of accounts to make this process easier if you’re a small … Read more
The fear of failure is, unfortunately, a very common occurrence that can prevent a lot of us from taking risks, trying new things, and achieving our goals. Although it might come across as a way to protect yourself, ultimately, this fear holds you back – particularly if you’re trying to start a business. Wouldn’t it be … Read more
Over 3.8 billion people use social media worldwide – over 50% of the world’s population. Moreover, this number will only continue to grow as customers use social media to do everything from connecting with others to shopping and discovering news. As a business, social media can be an incredibly useful tool to connect with your … Read more
Some small businesses can be classified as micro-entities, allowing them to file simpler accounts – discover what micro-entity accounts are and more here.