Business Start-Ups

Free New Business Start-up Kit

Every new business start-up client at Ellis & Co gets our exclusive free "Business Starter Kit". It comes packed with all the information you'll need on the Financial, Accounting and Tax considerations of starting a new business.

With this handy reference guide you should be able to successfully handle many of the problems encountered in starting and running a business.

But remember to seek our advice too in those areas that you're not sure about.

 

Business Formation

Whether you are considering the formation of a Limited Company, a Partnership or a Sole Trader business it pays to think very carefully about the structure of the business before going ahead. Who will own the business? Who will manage the money and put their livelihood on the line?

We will assist with all aspects of Business formation from the initial advice based on your own circumstances and preferences, to registering the business with Companies House and HMRC.

 

Raising Finance

If you are thinking of starting a business, you'll probably need to raise finance from an external source and that requires very careful thought and preparation.

You'll be considering:

  • Sources of Finance - overdraft, loan, share issue, leasing etc
  • Security - charges over your business assets, second mortgage, personal guarantees
  • How to present the case for finance to a lender - what information will be needed. How best to present that information

In these circumstances it pays to take experienced professional advice.

Ellis & Co can assist with all of this and more, from evaluating the best options and presenting the case in the best possible way. Call and arrange a free initial consultation with one of our experienced new business advisors.

Business Planning

A Business Plan will help you focus on your existing business or new business venture and should typically include:

  • Market and customer research
  • Product/service research
  • Competitor analysis
  • Promotion and pricing plans
  • Intended business process operations
  • Financial and cash flow forecasts
  •  People-development statements

Ellis & Co has extensive experience of guiding new business start-ups through the business planning process.

 

Partnership Agreements

If your Partnership is not protected by a Partnership Agreement then your business is potentially exposed to legal uncertainty in the event that something unexpected should happen.

Ellis & Co will advise on the:

  • Financial matters surrounding the profit-sharing agreement, tax provisions and accounting arrangements
  • Special circumstances arising from retirement, death, disability or business valuation

Business Support

As you are thinking about starting-up your new business you'll need all the business support and advice you can get. You'll want to be able to call upon professional advice that will look at much more than just the financial and planning aspects.

We at Ellis & Co have a team of qualified Business Advisors and Mentors who will work with you from an early stage to discuss vital issues such as:

  • Market research preparation
  • Customer identification
  • Routes to market
  • Branding and communication tools
  • Business processes
  • Sales training
  • People-development needs

Call us for a free initial consultation.