- Decide on the most suitable structure for your business – sole trader, partnership, limited liability partnership or limited company;
- Prepare a business plan, cashflow projections, budgets, and trading forecasts;
- Assess the finance requirements, advise on the best sources of finance and draw up the necessary proposals;
- Establish a good working relationship with your bank;
- Complete any registration procedures with Companies House and H.M.R.C.
- Deal with company secretarial issues;
- Set up a recording system for your internal use and for complying with statutory requirements;
- Decide on what computer hardware to buy and help with the installation of accountancy software;
- Keep on top of bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and other accounting requirements; and
- Help with all aspects of business compliance and administration.