Starting Your Own Business?

Starting Up in Business

Angela Kimberley Limited is a specialist organisation offering consultancy advice, brokerage and project management support for government funded initiatives and projects to meet the needs of both the public and private sector which we believe is our unique selling point. Our wide range of services have been designed to meet the needs of government bodies and funding agencies, training providers, colleges and universities, employers, employees and individuals to assist them to access funded initiatives and cut through red tape and develop their capacity to do business

Need help?

There are many government agencies that can help you and it is worth spending the time to research support available to you before committing to any financial spend or making any decisions.

We can offer general advice or you can contact your local agencies:-

Starting in business

These pages aim to help you understand some of the many things you need to think about when you're running a business, especially the main tax and National Insurance (NI) issues. We also point to some other important areas of the law which aren't the responsibility of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)- and we suggest where to go for further, more detailed information.

How to start up you business, advice from H M Revenue and Customs http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/startingup/index.htm

Business Link

Businesslink.gov can help your business save time and money by giving you instant access to clear, simple, and trustworthy information to help you when starting or running your business. The service was  developed in partnership with subject experts within government and relevant business-support organisations to help you comply with regulations and improve your performance. Whether you're starting up, already running a business, or looking to grow and develop, Business Link can help you:

• manage your finances
• employ people
• find and keep customers
• pay the correct tax
• comply with environmental legislation
• trade internationally
• understand regulations in your sector
• find events and support near you

Need to find your local Business Link http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/home   Select your local Business Link at the top left hand corner and press go

Things to consider before you start your own business click here http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/layer?topicId=1073858805

The Federation of Small Businesses offer help and support and a good chance to network with other start up businesses, - need to find your local Federational of Small Businesses http://www.fsb.org.uk/

 Top Tips

1. Set yourself goals and financial targets - if you set out your goals of achievement you will achieve them
2. Investigate your options of how to start up
3. Don't be afraid to ask for advice - most people are willing to give their advice and help you to weigh up your decisions - remember though at the end of the day it's your business so your decisions are the ones that count!
4. Visit an Accountant, they can give you advice on how you should set up your business and what you need to consider before you start trading
5. Finally believe in what you are doing and you will succeed