Latest Q & A
Traditional businesses - Chimney Sweep
I noticed a chimney sweep’s van the other day - something I hadn’t seen for years - and wondered if this was a business that could be started easily and cheaply.
Start a cleaning business
I am a cleaning manager and would like to start my own business.
Suppliers for a fancy dress hire business
I want to set up a fancy dress hire business but cannot find suppliers. Can you help?
Registering your company name
Could you tell me how I arrange to register the name of a business?
Forming a limited company
I’m starting a business with my husband, should we form a limited company?
Find a grocery wholesaler
I am hoping to rent an outlet in the next few months so that I can sell groceries. Could you give me an address of a wholesaler?
Open a post office
My husband and I want to buy a small post office. Can you help us to find out where this type of business is advertised and what sort of training is available?
Opening a business as a non-UK resident (Pharmacy)
I have a friend who resides in Turkey and who would like to open a chemist’s shop and live in the UK. Can you help?
The financial considerations of starting a business
I am 55 years old. What are the financial considerations on starting a business? I’m a woodworker and have identified a machine, costing £7,000, which I would need to buy.
Dividing up company shares
I’m planning to start a company with three colleagues. How should we split up the shares?
Finding suppliers - trade fairs etc
I would love to set up a business as a retailer of trading cards, comics, phonecards and other collecting items. Do you have any information regarding wholesalers of these items?
Courses in furniture manufacturing
I want set up my own furniture manufacturing business. However, I have no experience and would like information on courses and addresses of relevant and helpful organisations.
Start a fashion jewellery business
I would like to start a fashion jewellery business, but I cannot find any details.
Direct mail - a business opportunity?
I have received a mailer about a business opportunity. It quotes in the literature ‘From just three sales.....will give you a grand total of £25,550.’ I would get this if I pay their full product pack for £149.95 and get three customers, who in turn have to get a further three customers. I get a commission on these new customers. What do you think?
Start a mail-order business
I would like to start a mail-order business for computer games but I am unsure where to start. Can you help?
