As we have stated in previous posts, the number of people in the UK who hold aspirations to start their own business has increased during the recession. Increasing company formation figures confirm this to be the case. However, the lack … Continue reading
As the recession continues to bite, many business analysts have stated that the SME sector has been the worse effected. This, it has been suggested, is a consequence of a lack of available finance to help recently formed companies. However, … Continue reading
The media is saturated with news of redundancy and businesses going into administration. However, recent research suggests that over half of small companies feel that the demands of recession have forced them to become more efficient. Consumer spend has decreased … Continue reading
In an economic context where consumer spend is diminishing, it’s more important than ever for companies to develop a relationship with the people who buy from them. One way of doing this is by developing a brand. Historically, filing a … Continue reading
Since the credit crunch hit, there has been overwhelming pressure on the government to come up with a robust strategy to get the UK on the road financial recovery. While the government has made a commitment to help small businesses … Continue reading
As we have discussed on a previous post, on 1st October 2009, the new Companies Act was introduced. The new act has had a number of implications on existing companies and the company formation process – you can find more … Continue reading
Once you have decided to complete the company formation process, it is vital you write a business plan. This plan should set out your business proposition, objectives and how you plan to achieve them. However, there is a crucial step … Continue reading
As you are most likely aware, over the last few weeks there have been a number of post strikes. The EC1 area in London, where we are based, has been seriously affected by these strikes. Unfortunately, these strikes have the … Continue reading
While hopes of a swift end to the recession were diminished last week, as the UK’s leading economic think tank reported a drop in Industrial output over the last month. According to a recent report by finance firm Collonil, business … Continue reading
Last week Shadow Chancellor, George Osborne addressed the Conservative party and the world’s media with his plans to include a National Insurance holiday for business owners who have recently completed the company formation process. The announcement has been welcomed by … Continue reading
