25 Mar Employee Ownership Trusts

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The Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) was introduced to the UK in 2014 in an attempt from the Government to promote employee ownership of businesses. In short, EOT is a business...

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25 Mar How to Close a Company

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There are many reasons why someone might decide to close their company. Because a limited company is an entity in itself, the process of closing it down could be more...

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15 Mar Why you should have an accountant

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There are good reasons for hiring an accountant at all stages of your company's growth. From a business plan to company formation, loan application to tax investigation, an accountant can...

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01 Feb How to decide if your business idea is viable

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Starting a new business can be exciting and nerve wrecking. Many new business owners will have moments of doubt where they worry about whether their venture will work, and it’s...

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04 Dec Common Mistakes that Business Owners Make

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The first step to avoiding pitfalls is to know where they are. To help you out, I have compiled a list of the most common mistakes that business owners make,...

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04 Nov The Different Types of Investors

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Starting and growing a business often requires some type of financial investment. There are many ways to raise money for your start-up, but choosing the right method for your business...

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28 Oct How to Set Up a Franchise Business

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If you’re ready to expand your business coverage area, or to open a second location, setting up a franchise business can be an excellent choice. In this article we will...

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16 Oct Why you should make your exit plan before you start your business

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Every business owner has to exit their business at some point. Whether you’re hoping to sell your business for a profit, work until you retire, or otherwise, you will eventually...

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30 Sep EMI Scheme: All about share options

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The Enterprise Management Scheme (EMI) is a share option scheme which allows smaller companies to pay employees with equity and shares in the business. This can work really well for...

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14 Jul 15 Things to expect from your accountant in a recession

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Some business owners see their accountant as an individual that can provide a simple set of services. Their accountant does their tax returns and payroll, that’s it. And unfortunately, they...

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14 Jul Company Without Director: What Happens When The Directors Leave?

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In some circumstances, a company can be left with no directors. This can happen for example if a sole director chooses to resign from the business, or if all directors...

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06 Jul How to Resign as Director of a Company

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There are several reasons why you could want to resign as director of a company. Maybe you wish to retire, or focus your efforts elsewhere. You might not enjoy your...

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