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

"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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