Everything you need from zero to growth
If you’re looking to start a business from scratch, you may well have been mulling this over for a while and now you’ve finally decided to take the leap and that’s a big deal, so good luck! It’s great that you’re already thinking about getting an accountant on board as whatever your ambitions with your business, getting the business structured in the right way can save a lot of headaches in the long run.
Typically, if you’re just starting up here are the services you might want to be thinking about right now:
You’re going to need to think about managing the books, keeping records of sales and purchase invoices, cash flow, forecasting and most importantly you need to know you’re making a profit. We can help with all this and more and provide a package of services that suits your objectives.
Think you need to be making a profit to think about taxes, think again. Aside of thinking about VAT registration, forward planning is everything when it comes to tax, so if you’re going for growth – getting the structure right and thinking about Employee Share Schemes (EMI) and incentives such as R&D tax reliefs can really power you up.
This isn’t just about getting your company set up, but structured correctly with all the right documentation in place.
Depending how ambitious you are, you might already be thinking down the line about what the business might look like with various different scenarios. Whether you want to know what an investment in a new piece of kit might look like, or how a key new hire could impact your bottom line, then we can help provide the numbers to get you thinking.
If you’re looking to fund early stage growth, our Corporate Finance Team has the expertise, contacts and industry knowledge that will ensure that you present your proposition in the best possible manner and secure the funding you need to take your business to the next level.
The paperwork side of business can be a real drain on startups, getting your invoices raised on time, paying suppliers, VAT, reconciling the bank and keeping an eye on cashflow can feel like a full time job, even in the early stages. If you want to focus on your dream, then we have an outsourcing team that can take that burden away.
It might just be you right now and you’re not taking any money out of your business, but fast forward to your next milestone and you might suddenly have a bunch of staff, once that happens payroll becomes arguably the most important thing in your business, because if your people don’t get paid, things don’t get done. We can help get you registered for PAYE and manage your team ensuring they’re paid on time, every time.
Having a clear set of goals and a strategy to help you achieve them is paramount at any stage in business. Knowing what you want to achieve is one thing, but knowing how to get there is entirely different. Our business advisors will ask all the important questions and help you define a strategy that’s built to get you to the next level.
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It’s all about the people! We work hard to maintain our unique culture and recruit those who share our passion for client service, the value we can add to those around us and our never-ending quest to develop ourselves and our clients.
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FAQs
Thinking about starting a business? Here are the FAQs we hear from clients who are ready to stop dreaming and start doing.
You can start tomorrow as a sole trader, but if you want protection, flexibility, and scalability—forming a limited company might be the better long-term play. We’ll help you weigh up the options, based on your ambitions.
Legally? About £12 to register with Companies House.
Realistically? Think a little wider—accounting systems, insurance, websites, bank accounts, the works.
We can help you build a budget that covers what you actually need from day one.
It depends on your structure, but common ones include:
- Corporation Tax
- Income Tax (if you’re a sole trader)
- VAT (if your turnover exceeds £90k)
- Payroll taxes, if you hire a team
Tax isn’t scary when you’ve got the right advice. We’ll make sure you’re set up properly and only paying what you need to.
Only if you want to grow, stay focused, and attract investment.
So yes. But it doesn’t need to be a 60-page monster.
We help clients distil their ideas into practical, investor-ready plans.
Set up a dedicated business bank account.
Use a cloud accounting platform (like Xero).
Track your cash. Know your runway.
Let’s make sure your numbers work with you, not against you.
Good question. The basics? Of course.
- Company formation
- Tax registrations
- Payroll
- Bookkeeping
But more than that—we’re your sounding board, your virtual FD, and your strategy partner.
Helping you get clarity, make great decisions, and sleep better at night.
Absolutely. We’ve got clients all over the UK (and abroad).
Modern business is remote, fast and agile and so are we.
We’re set up to give you access to real-time advice and information—wherever you are.
Definitely. Whether you’re just getting started or you’re three years in and want to get serious, we’re here.
We can help you get properly set up, align your numbers with your goals, and put you on the right track.