Starting up
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Considering starting up?
Find out whether you can work for yourself
Decide if you've got what it takes to be your own boss
Develop your business idea
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Business planning
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Find and manage the money
Use your own money to start up
Understand how much money you need to start up
Raise finance from outside investors or other sources to get started
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Business structures
Understand the different business types
Choose the right business model and legal structure
Register with Companies House
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Name your business
Name your business
Choose the right name for your business
Rules for naming your limited company or limited liability partnership (LLP)
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Buy a business
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Choose and set up your workplace
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Corporation Tax
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VAT
Get to grips with VAT and your business
VAT registration: how to apply and when
Understand VAT invoices and receipts
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Become an employer for the first time
Take on staff
Find out if you need to operate PAYE
Ensuring your workers are eligible to work in the UK
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Sales and marketing
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IT and e-commerce for start ups
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Trade with other countries
Trade with other European Union countries
Trade with other countries using the internet
Trade with countries outside the European Union
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Protect your business ideas
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Further support for your business
Find out about business mentoring
Get tips on how to network
Find the right support for your new business
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Go for growth
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Start up services
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