Securing a UK business bank account for non residents is a challenging, often frustrating task for many business owners who are based overseas.  Whilst a non-UK resident can easily register…

Setting up a subsidiary company isn’t a decision that business owners take lightly, but it can have significant advantages for an organisation.  As a subsidiary company operates separately from its…

setting up a business whilst already employed can seem daunting and a little treacherous. Many people worry about losing the security of their employment and being sanctioned for moonlighting if…

What is a business address? A business address is a general contact address that you can provide to any customer or client who uses your business. Such as suppliers, service…

When a limited company gets incorporated, which you can do for free at MachFast, it must assign a ‘nominal’ value to each share upon incorporation, i.e. £1 or £0.10. This…

When starting a new business there are a whole range of business plan questions to consider. What will it be called? What services will it offer? Who is your competition?…

A template for a simple plan to impress investors and consolidate your business idea Whether you are setting up a one-person limited company or trying to start a multi-million dollar…

Between wrestling with mummy duties and finding yourself mind-numbingly bored on maternity leave, you’ll seek out new ways to stimulate yourself and keep busy. This has led to many a…

Finding employees can often be very difficult for small businesses. Firstly, the best employees usually desire high wages that cannot be met by a smaller enterprise. Secondly, they are a…

‘There’s just not enough hours in the day’ – a phrase we’re all familiar with, but one favoured particularly by Business Owners and Entrepreneurs. If business is booming, but your…

What is small business insurance? Small business insurance is various types of insurance commonly needed by small businesses. Although these insurances can be bought individually, they are usually available together,…

In the United Kingdom, it’s estimated that around 98% of businesses are SMEs. Out of that staggering number, there are 3.5 million registered Sole Traders.  Depending on their business structure,…

Low-cost technology solutions for small enterprises The technological advances in the last decade have been vast. These have given the opportunity for small business owners like you to make your…

Starting a business can be, quite rightly, a little daunting. One of the main fears about starting a business is the money you need to invest into it. However, many…

When you are starting a business, a simple business plan will help you get organized. You want to think through how you will set up and run your business. A…

”How to start a business?’ is one of the first questions that most new and aspiring business owners ask. Starting a business is a long term commitment that is rewarding…

The best way to generate a business name is to brainstorm different ideas with your friends, family, & colleagues.  Your business name is the foundation of your brand. The name…

Sole Trader vs. Limited Company is an important consideration for many individuals. The biggest difference in a Sole Trader vs. a Limited Company comparison comes from a business perspective. A…

If you have always been thinking about starting a business, now is a better time than ever. You can find that company incorporation in the UK is easy, and you’ll…

Many people have often dreamed of starting a business, but they also find it daunting. There’s the long working hours, irregular income, or even having to do their own accounting….

Making a move from a self-employed freelancer to a limited company is regarded by many in business as a rite of passage. Nothing much will change in your day-to-day schedule,…