FAQs

Which Social Media Platform is Best for my Business?

Whether your goal is to spread the word about your new business, capture the attention of new customers, or build...

Stay Small or go for Global Domination?

Whether to stay small or to go for growth is a good question and whether you’re a sole trader or...

Umbrella Companies: The Pitfalls of Relying on Them

There are pros and cons to umbrella companies as a freelancer or contractor, some of which could impact your income. Do you know where you stand?

How to Stay as a Dormant Company

Don’t unwittingly involve your company in any significant transactions and make sure you keep up with your reporting requirements. In...

When Are My Assets Depreciating? Learning How to Manage the Risks

To begin to understand depreciation from an accounting point of view, let’s use the example of a company van. Unless...

Desk Jobs and Lowered Productivity: Why Sitting Down Too Much Might Be Affecting Your Work

Being chained to the desk is bad for you, and it can be bad for your business, too. According to...

Do You Need Investment Or Can You Go It Alone?

When it comes to funding your new business start-up working out whether you need investment or whether you can go...

What is a Certificate of Good Standing?

If an investor is doing due diligence on your company, they may ask for a Certificate of Good Standing. But what is...

Dormant Companies: Can I Save My Name for the Future?

As your business gets off the ground and your reputation grows your business’ name becomes one of your most valuable...

Companies House and sensitive words

Sensitive words - when can you use them if you're forming a company? Find out what's allowed by Companies House and which terms aren't.