Starting a new business - an introduction

Welcome to Bytestart’s comprehensive small business set-up guide, featuring all the information you need to get your commercial venture off to a healthy, solid start.

From choosing the right name for your company and basic business plan guidance, all the way through to up-to-date taxation advice, banking and insurance tips, it’s all included.

Not only that, but we also reveal the vital character traits you’ll need to survive in business. Determination and originality are key. Equally, so is the ability to organise your time and to put the requisite effort in during the early days.

It’s a long road, with plenty of hairpin bends and adverse cambers which lie head. But through the use of our own personal experiences and a host of expert contributors, we’ll ensure you’re in pole position to succeed.

We’ve all been there, so we know just what it takes to get your business off the ground. That’s why we’ve questioned every one of our experts at Bytestart. We’ve grilled all of our contributors on their specialist subject and compiled all the best advice into this simple step-by-step guide, presented in easy-to-read, Bytestart-sized chunks.

As with any new commercial venture, success can never be guaranteed, but our aim is to minimise the trickier elements involved in setting up on your own. We’ll forewarn you of the most common pitfalls, including failure to research your market in sufficient detail and not setting aside enough funds for tougher financial times.

Starting up even the smallest business can be a daunting prospect. But take comfort in the fact that you are not alone. In fact, of the four million businesses currently in operation in the UK, more than 99.3 per cent are categorised as “small,” with fewer than 50 employees.

In order to keep this guide as compact as possible, where we’ve not had enough room to include every last detail, you’ll find a link taking you to the most relevant Bytestart pages and other websites.

Good luck – and don’t worry – we make it our business to make your business succeed.
 

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