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About Tom Richardson

Tom Richardson

About Tom Richardson

Tom is our resident company formation expert. He has been writing about small businesses and how to set them up for 14 years and counting. With two degrees in business management, you can trust Tom's expert advice. Find his published articles here on all things company formation. When he's not writing you can find Tom training for a marathon, he also enjoys a good beer in a pub, films and football, though not necessarily in that order.

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  • October 18, 2024 by Tom Richardson

    How your Fraud Protection Service works

    When forming your company with us you will notice an optional extra on the basket page; a Fraud Protection service. In this post we’re going to explain how the service works and ultimately, how it protects you and your business from becoming a victim of fraudulent activity.

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  • October 18, 2024 by Tom Richardson

    MadeSimple's favourite books about business

    We asked our team to share their favourite books about business . Here you’ll find books to inspire, books to educate and some books to simply enjoy (links with the business world are sometimes tenuous!). Take a look at our list and then share your favourites on Twitter and Facebook.

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  • October 22, 2024 by Tom Richardson

    A quick guide to the Director’s Residential Address

    During the limited company formation process you need to provide a number of different addresses: Registered office Shareholder address Person with significant control address Director’s service address Director’s residential address In this post we’re going to concentrate on the final address is this list; the director’s residential address. Whilst this is clearly where the director […]

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  • October 15, 2024 by Tom Richardson

    How your Digital Mailroom works

    Do you have a registered office and/or service address with us? Then you need to know about this. On June 1st we are introducing a Digital Mailroom. This means the way we handle your official government mail, such as mail from Companies House and HMRC, is changing … for the better!

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  • October 18, 2024 by Tom Richardson

    Shares in your new company

    If you’re thinking of setting up your own limited company, one concept you’ll need to get to grips with is the whole area of shares. Emily Coltman FCA, chief accountant to award-winning online accounting software provider FreeAgent, gives an overview of the rules around shares in a private limited company.

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  • October 18, 2024 by Tom Richardson

    The MadeSimple Start-Me-Up Playlist

    Feeling unmotivated? Nothing lifts you out of a funk, like a little funk. Or electronic. Or rock. Or pop. We’ve created a Youtube playlist that’ll get your fingers tapping quick smart. Check out our choices, listen to the playlist, then get back to work. Happy listening!

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  • October 23, 2024 by Tom Richardson

    Startup Story with Wholefood Heaven

    Wholefood Heaven are David and Charlotte Bailey, a husband-wife team who are cooking up a storm with their healthy street food. We first became aware of them thanks to their pitch at Whitecross Street Market, where their souped-up van consistently attracts the largest queue. And it’s easy to see why. Their now legendary Buddha Bowl is super delicious […]

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  • October 18, 2024 by Tom Richardson

    Startup Story with Sophia Matveeva, Co-Founder, CEO of Style Counsel

    Ever wondered if a clothing combo looks great, or is just plain … plain? Sophia Matveeva has come up with an app to help; Style Counsel. Simply take a snap of what you’re wearing and send the picture to the Style Counsel community, who’ll then share their expert opinions. We caught up with Sophia to […]

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  • July 16, 2024 by Tom Richardson

    The SIC Code: Now part of your company formation process

    The Standard Industrial Classification code (or SIC code) is a code that outlines the industry that a UK limited company operates in – or is going to operate in. It used to be that SIC code information wasn’t required until a company filed a Confirmation Statement (then known as the Annual Return), however, it’s now […]

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  • October 23, 2024 by Tom Richardson

    4 ways to protect your limited company from fraud

    Even if Halloween isn’t here, it’s understandable to be fearful – who knows what ghouls and ghosts lurk in the darkness? In this blog post, we’re looking at a far more realistic threat – company fraud. When it comes to business it always pays to be cautious. With that in mind, here are four ways […]

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