Latest Q & A
Sub-contracting and employment
I am employed by a major company in the service industry and would like to set up a company to sub-contract work from my employers, while remaining in employment. Is this possible to do?
Dog walking/house sitting - get started
I am interested in starting a full-time business as a dog walker and pet and house sitter. Are there any organisations for people wanting to take up this employment. Or can you advise me how do I get started?
Finding suppliers/wholesalers
I’d like to set myself up as a record/CD retailer but am having difficulty finding details of wholesalers. Any suggestions?
Starting up a photography business
I am wondering about starting up a photography business. Where can I get help?
Opening a village shop
I am looking for advice on starting up a village shop in my own premises. I have already made enquiries about re-opening the sub post-office which closed some months ago.
Opening a nursery
I'd like to investigate opening and running my own nursery. How do I go about getting started and what do I need to consider?
Opening a dry cleaners/alteration shop
Some friends and I are considering opening a dry cleaners/alteration shop. Do you have any advice?
Setting up a florists
I’d like to start up a florists shop. Are there any special problems?
Take the first step to self-employment
I'm a plumber currently working for a building firm, but wondering about starting up on my own. What are the first steps to take?
Register for credit card payments
I want to start a business over the internet. I only want to accept payments via credit card. How do I register to accept credit card payments and are there any pitfalls?
Starting a mail order business
I would like to embark on a mail order sales business for black film, comedy and music videos, but am unsure where to start.
Buying an existing small business
I am interested in buying an existing small business in the UK. I am not a British citizen, can you give me advice on what I need to find out/do to proceed?
Starting a hairdressing salon
I'm thinking of starting a hairdressing salon. How can I go about it?
Find computer and video games wholesalers
I want to set up a business as a retailer of computer and video games. Do you have any information regarding wholesalers of these items?
Setting up an aromatherapy/shiatsu clinic
I am interested in setting up my own aromatherapy/shiatsu clinic. However, I need more information on setting-up costs, advertising, location and how to go about getting my clientele. Can you help?
