Business Start-Up

Business Startup Help & Advice from Upton & Co Accountants, Barnsley

Upton & Co help new business startups with the legal and financial aspects of running a business with the support of a team of trained expert.

Most people starting up in business do so because they have a good business proposition and the enterprise and commitment to see it through. Most however are not experts in the legal and financial aspects of running a business and such matters can appear daunting.

We will help you to:

  • 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 HMRC
  • 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
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