Small Business Hub · Start-up

Starting a business?
Get it right from day one.

Straightforward, jargon-free help for anyone starting out — how to set up properly, what to sort first, and how to avoid the costly mistakes most new businesses make. Backed by 30 years of real commercial experience.

The early decisions that matter.

Most new businesses lose time and money on the wrong things early on. We help you get the foundations right: the structure that fits, registering properly, and a simple plan you can actually follow.

You don't need a huge budget or a business degree — you need clear priorities and the right tools. That's exactly what this hub is for.

Your first steps

  • Choose the right structure (sole trader, limited company, or partnership)
  • Register with Companies House and HMRC
  • Open a business bank account
  • Sort simple bookkeeping from day one
  • Get a basic website and Google listing live
  • Understand what funding you may qualify for

Keep going.

The rest of the hub picks up where this leaves off.

Free AI healthcheck in minutes.

Answer a few quick questions and get an AI-assisted rough guide on where to focus and what to fix first. No cost, no obligation.