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File your accounts on time this Christmas
This blog is likely to cause some controversy and it'll be interesting to hear your views. So, I’ll throw it out...
Filing your full accounts
It seems a very simple concept. Take some eggs, flour, sugar and margarine. Mix and pour into a baking tin. Bake for...
How to protect your company from fraud and scams
Setting up a company is extremely busy. There’s a lot to do - new processes, account filings, tax and much more. It’s...
What to consider when incorporating a new business
No matter the business, no matter the sector, no matter the budget, every entrepreneur has one consideration they must...
4 ways to grow your small business
Starting a business is an exciting time but working out how to develop it further once you’re up and running can be...
New webinars to help company directors
First, the good news. Running your own company can be exciting. Now for the catch – it can also be challenging. Once...
How Hull City Council is supporting its young entrepreneurs
In general, my role is growing and supporting the development of the City of Hull’s entrepreneurial culture, working...
Starting a business does not have to be scary
With Halloween just around the corner, people across the UK are starting to get into the 'Spooktober' mood. Whether...
How young entrepreneurs in London can get free business support
If you think of a library, the first image that springs to mind might be rows of dusty books or old leather chairs....
Choosing a company name
Choosing a name for your business is a very important task. And more important if you decide to set up as a limited...
How NEF FastTrack is helping the UK’s next generation of entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs are the driving force of change in our world. They create and build entities that bring a level of...
Why entrepreneurs in Wales should start young
As a young person, have you ever thought of starting your own business? Many young people aspire to be entrepreneurs -...
The companies register: the coronation years
As the nation prepares to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III, what better way to bring the Companies House...
How leading football finance expert Kieran Maguire uses Companies House data
When it comes to explaining the complex world of money in football, few do it better than lecturer, author, podcaster,...
The expansion of the beauty industry in the UK
With social media influencers, makeup artists and vloggers leading the charge, beauty and wellness products,...
The most popular words in live UK company names
Over the years, trends have come and gone, and company names are no exception. We looked at words used in the names of...
Standard industrial classification (SIC) codes: offering insight into the business climate
Standard industrial classification (SIC) codes are a useful tool for organising the vast number of companies in the...
An analysis of the first letter of live company names in the UK
Where do great companies start? Is it with the seed of the first idea? The first product? The first sale? Who’s really...
How bookstores are making a comeback in the UK
Owing to their ubiquity and archaic origins, it's hard to imagine a world without books or a time before their...