As a business owner, you will have plenty of tax responsibilities. One of those key responsibilities will be managing your company’s Value Added Tax (VAT) commitments. That’s why you need to be aware of Making Tax Digital, introduced by the UK Government in April 2019, which changed the way that companies keep tax records, communicate…
This blog is part of our ongoing series: If you’re starting a new business – here’s how NOT to fail. After reading about why your company needs a business landline telephone number (and why you should never be the one who answers it), be sure to check out the rest of our series, in which…
If you’re a current business owner or you are interested in starting a new venture, chances are you want to make sure your business does not fail. Forming a company, creating new products or services, bringing them to market, and sharing your skills with the world is an incredible experience. But unfortunately, finding business success…
Forming a new company is incredibly exciting and can offer an extraordinary world of opportunity you never knew existed. But how can you make sure your business does not fail? The difference between success and failure for a new business often boils down to perception. How your company is regarded by potential customers or clients,…
Baking has enjoyed a huge boost in popularity over the past couple of years. Thanks to the runaway success of a rebooted Great British Bake Off – alongside a surge in demand for an enhanced café culture across the UK – people are looking at baking in a whole new way. Some of you may…
If you’re on the hunt for a new business opportunity and are keen to explore the worlds of tourism and hospitality, you should give serious consideration to starting a bed and breakfast. The Bed and Breakfast Association reckons the UK’s bed and breakfasts (B&Bs) generate some £2 billion a year in revenue, helping the B&B…
When you decide to start a new business, setting up a limited company is one of the most crucial steps you need to take. Company formation not only offers you and your business a wide range of essential legal protections, it also cements the foundation of your business. Today, more than 50,000 business owners use…
Everybody loves a wedding – but have you ever thought about becoming a wedding planner and organising weddings for a living? There’s a huge demand for wedding planners across the UK, so it’s definitely a profession worth checking out if you’re interested in starting your own business, A wedding planner is an individual who helps…
If you have a registered office and/or service address with Rapid Formations, then we’ve got big news about exciting improvements we’re making to the way we handle your government mail. On 24 April 2018, Rapid Formations will be introducing a brand-new Digital Mailroom – and we think you’re going to love it. How does our…
One of the easiest ways to establish a successful company is to transform something you’re already passionate about into a business. That’s why, if you’re passionate about working with children, starting a childminding business could be a perfect opportunity for you. Before you get started, it’s worth pointing out that childminding isn’t just getting paid…
Over the course of the past decade, sustainability has become a crucial aspect of the industry. Businesses of all shapes and sizes are constantly assessing the ways in which their trading activity impacts the world around them, and are altering their practices accordingly in order to be more environmentally-friendly. But when you’re first starting out…
While our high streets are crammed with big chain food outlets, the small independent sandwich shop still seems able to buck the trend and compete with the big boys. So it’s no surprise that more and more people are looking at ways to move into this £7.2bn industry by opening a sandwich shop. If you’re…
