Posts Tagged ‘ Business Advice ’

This is Our 100th Posting!

Aug 15th, 2008 | By James Green | Category: Running a Business

Yes, its 100 not out! So probably time to pat ourselves on the back and remind the world – and ourselves – what this blog is all about!
In short the intention is to develop this site into a resource centre for small and medium sized businesses. In doing so we will present a wide range [...]



Role and Duties of a Company Secretary

Aug 15th, 2008 | By James Green | Category: Business Law, Running a Business

Must all companies have a secretary?
Yes and No. From 6th April 2008 private companies will not need to have a company secretary but public limited companies still will. Furthermore companies registered before 6th April 2008 will have to change their Articles of Association at an Extraordinary General Meeting of the shareholders to remove the requirement [...]



How to Succeed in Business

Aug 14th, 2008 | By James Green | Category: Growing a Business, Rescuing a Business, Running a Business, Starting a Business

Ever wondered why some people succeed in business and others don’t? Or why some of them are exceptionally successful?
Well some of it may be luck but there are common factors seen in all successful business people that would seem to indicate otherwise.
It appears that great entrepreneurs have 5 key qualities that help them succeed in situations that others [...]



Setting Up an Office: Part 4 - Look Good on Paper

Aug 13th, 2008 | By James Green | Category: Running a Business, Starting a Business

There is a saying in marketing that “image is everything” and there is a lot of truth in that. Your customers, existing and potential, will expect you to present a professional image and your stationery is an important factor in creating your business image.
You should take time to consider what you will need and how [...]



Business Disclosure Requirements: Information which must appear on your letterheads, invoices, websites and email messages

Aug 13th, 2008 | By James Green | Category: Business Law, Running a Business, Starting a Business

The one aspect most likely to delay the start of business for a new company is not the actual incorporation but the printing of stationery.
Letter headings and other stationery cannot be printed until after the company is incorporated. This is not just commercial prudence in case a name is turned down, but certain items such [...]



VAT Invoicing Requirements – Fines if You Don’t Comply

Aug 12th, 2008 | By James Green | Category: Accounting for the Money, UK Business Taxes

As from 1st of October 2007 there were changes made to what information you need to include on a VAT invoice. If you don’t comply then HM Revenue and Customs can hit you with pretty massive fines.
Although fines are unlikely to be levied for non compliance in the first year, business owners cannot be complacent. [...]



Setting Up an Office: Part 3 - Office Equipment

Aug 12th, 2008 | By James Green | Category: Growing a Business, Starting a Business

In the first two parts of this post we have looked at what you will need by way of furniture for your office and also what communications equipment you will need to consider.
In this part we will now look at office equipment: what you are likely to need, what your options are, and how to [...]