Starting a New Business

  • Decide on the most suitable structure for your business - sole trader, partnership, or limited company
  • Where appropriate, form a limited company or LLP and complete any registration procedures with Companies House and HM Revenue and Customs
  • Prepare a business plan, cashflow projections, budgets, and trading forecasts
  • Assess your finance requirements, advise on the best sources of finance, and draw up the necessary proposals
  • Establish a good working relationship with your bank
  • Deal with company secretarial issues
  • Set up a recording system for your internal use and for complying with statutory requirements
  • Register domain names for your business and even provide you with a start up website!

Helping you every step of the way

Most people who start up in business do so because they have a good business proposition and the enterprise and commitment to see it through, not because they are experts in the legal, financial, and fiscal aspects of running a business.

Indeed, these matters can often seem daunting and even off-putting, to the budding entrepreneur. The good news is that you don't need to be an expert in these fields to succeed in business. All you need is the support of a specialised team.

That's where we fit in. Bring us your business ideas and we'll help you to evaluate them in a constructive and realistic manner. We can also help you:

Contact Kevin Blake to discuss your business' requirements.

"Carpenter Box helped us to start our business back in 1991. They have worked very closely with us ever since and have helped us turn our 'thoughts' into a successful company. They have become like another member of the team, always offering help and advice when needed and acting as a sounding board for new ideas."

Maurice Lee, Managing Director, Downlands Packaging

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