Starting up a business

[toonmilo]

I am thinking of starting up a business. What things must i do by law? For example, do i need to register the company??

[zipadeedodah]

Sorry I can't be of much use, but there are definitely some things you'll be required to do by law, such as registering etc, different things depending on what sort of comapny it is (Sole Trader, partnership, plc etc).  I'm sure someone more intelligent than me will be along soon to tell you about them.  I had to find out about the process for A level, and found most of my information on the internet.

[zipadeedodah]

http://www.bizhelp24.com/business_start_up/business_start_up_portal.htm

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/startingup/

These are just two sites that might help a little.

[Ghostrider]

I am a business adviser, we always recommend to start the process by talking to your local Business Link or Enterprise Agency. They will have specialist advisers to help guide you through the process and also make sure that you have the rights skills and financing to succeed. they may also have training courses and grants to help you even more.  - Good luck with it 

[january_bug]

zipadeedodah - don't be daft!!!  Someone who knows the answer isn't necessarily more intelligent than you!!!  They just have a different set of knowledge!  Don't be down on yourself!!! :-)

[zipadeedodah]

Yeah I guess you're right january_bug!  =)