Latest Q & A
Starting a UK business as an EU national
How, as EU national, do I start a business in England?
Claim mileage allowance
Can I use mileage allowance if I am self-employed?
Start a business while employed
If I am working part time for an employer can I also be self-employed in another profession and if so, how do I go about it?
How to register for VAT
How do I become vat registered? And how does one cancel vat registration?
Register a company
I am a freelance journalist selling to international newspapers. I know that I need to be self-employed but the overseas agencies are also looking for me to be incorporated. How do I go about setting myself up as a company?
Obtaining a 'merchant certificate'/MSA
I have planned on starting a retail/wholesale business over the net for time being (less costly) but to buy from some US suppliers they ask a 'Merchant Certificate' how can I obtain one in the UK?
Pros and Cons of Ltd status
I am a self employed HSE consultant and am thinking of going over to a Ltd company what are the pros and cons of doing this.
Success rate for UK small business
What is the percentage of success of small businesses in UK? What are the reasons for successes and failures
Is it too late to start a business?
I didn’t work while my children were at school. Now they have left home, I am in my fifties and wondering about starting a business. Have I left it too late?
Set up an internet business
I would like to set up a business through the internet. What are the the costs involved?
Regulations for a catering business
I 'm considering running a small catering business from my home. Are there rules and regulations which I have to meet.?
Start a proof reading business
I would like to retire from my present job as I am nearly 60. Do you think I could make a fair business out of proof reading?
Training courses on starting-up
I'm looking to go on a training course to help me with various aspects of starting and running a business. Do you have any advice?
Running a catering business from home
I 'm considering running a small catering business from my home. Are there rules and regulations which I have to meet.?
Teaching a trade to others
I am a decorator and would like to teach my trade to others, but don't know how to go about it.
