Business Start Ups

Most people starting up in business do so because they have a good business proposition and the enterprise and commitment to see it through.

However, they may not be experts in the legal and financial aspects of running a business and such matters often appear daunting. Fortunately you do not need to be an expert in these fields to succeed in business but you do need the support of a team of trained experts.

J S Bethell & Co can help. We pride ourselves on offering pro-active, relevant and realistic advice to all new businesses.

Just bring us your business ideas and we will help you to make them a reality!

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 H M Revenue & Customs;
• deal with company secretarial issues;
• decide on what accountancy software suits your needs and help with its implementation;
• keep on top of bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and other accounting requirements; and
• help with all aspects of business compliance and administration.

Our fees are agreed with you in advance and can be paid monthly to help spread the cost

We want you to focus on what you do best - building your business - while we provide all the necessary background support.