Business partnership – the upsides and downsides
Posted by Mark Boulter on August 14, 2026Business partnership – be careful to consider all the downsides as well as the upsides before taking the plunge and starting up a business.
What is a confirmation statement? Deadlines, fees and identity checks
Posted by Mark Ingle on August 6, 2026Every UK company must file a confirmation statement. Learn about the 2026 deadline, £50 fee, identity checks and the risks of filing late.
Company name rules explained
Posted by Mark Ingle on August 5, 2026In this post, we look at the rules you’ll need to comply with when choosing a company name for your business.
Business strategies to stand your business in good stead
Posted by Mark Boulter on August 3, 2026We list out our top 7 strategies to help set your small business up for long-term business success.
A business failure – what you can learn
Posted by Mark Boulter on July 30, 2026Business failure – it’s more common than most people realise. We provide a few insights on the lessons to be learned when this occurs.
Small Businesses – what causes them to fail?
Posted by Mark Boulter on July 21, 2026We list some of the key reasons why small businesses fail. Knowing these pitfalls should help you to make a success of your own business.
Business start-up mistakes people make – the top six
Posted by Mark Boulter on July 20, 2026Business start-up mistakes made in the first few years generally fall into the same categories. We look at 6 of the most common.
Invoice scams – have you protected your business?
Posted by Mark Ingle on July 10, 2026Invoice scams are increasing and have overtaken the more traditional ways to steal from a business – we take a look at how they work.
Running a business alone – how to overcome the challenges
Posted by Ben Locker on July 8, 2026Running a business alone can be lonely and stressful for some of us, so here are some ideas to help make it easier for you.
Losing customers – how to learn from it and move on
Posted by Mark Boulter on July 3, 2026Losing customers is generally not a pleasant experience. Here is a list of what to do when this occurs and how to avoid it happening again.
