Starting a business

Download our SWOT analysis template to help identify strengths and weaknesses within your business as well as external threats and opportunities.  

Behind every great business is a great business plan. When you’re starting a business, your business plan can help you understand what you want to achieve and how you’re going to do it. Business plans are also an esse...

Choosing the right structure for your business will affect how you register and run your business. There is a lot to consider when deciding which is right for you. Thankfully, we’ve gathered the essential information...

Taking out insurance to protect you and your business against loss and liability is vital when starting a business. You can pretty much insure anything to do with your business, but not all of it is compulsory. It is...

Ensuring you have the appropriate licences and permits when starting a new business is essential as you could be breaking the law without them.

Whether you’ve started a business or are planning to start one, having a marketing action plan is crucial for getting your new enterprise off the ground. Here, we tell you where to start with your marketing action pla...