Business Startup Advice


If you are starting a new business you need to consider from the outset how you will meet your statutory obligations and also how best to structure your business for growth.

Ashgates can offer you a wealth of business experience in advising and forming new businesses and can help you start your venture on a sound footing.  We aim to build strong relationships on which our clients can depend and to provide a responsive, intelligent and friendly service.

As a potential entrepreneur there are a number of things you need to consider:

Payroll Services

Ashgates offers a professional, confidential and reliable payroll service. This competitive and comprehensive service will give you peace of mind that your payroll is in safe hands and you are meeting your compliance requirements.

Ashgates’ payroll service is available for any size of business on a weekly, fortnightly, four weekly or monthly basis.

Accounting and Bookkeeping

We can help you select a bookkeeping and accounting system that is right for your business, as well as providing training and on going support as and when required.

Business Planning

We can help you to prepare a business plan, cash flow projections, budgets and trading forecasts.

This can then be measured against your actual results throughout the year and beyond if required.

Business Structure

Decide on the most suitable structure for your business. Our team of trained experts can advise you on the best solution for you based on your individual business circumstances.

Finance

We can help you assess your finance and funding requirements and if necessary source a bank or alternative fund provider on your behalf.

Registration

We will handle any registration procedures with Companies House and HM Revenue & Customs. We can ensure you do not incur penalties for failure to register in time.