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Dermot · Jan 16, 2006

Hi everybody,

Hope you can give me a little advice on setting up my own business. At the minute I do web design, help people with websites and pocket the cash, I also fix the odd computer and sell some stuff on ebay.

What i want is my own business name, then i can create a website offering my services and have any money i make go into a company account.

I am currently working as a web designer so this business venture is only part-time.

But where do I start? I really dont have a clue. How easy is it to get a business name and bank account? Is it expensive?

Any help is much appreciated.

Cheers,
Dermot

Jayne · Jan 16, 2006

Hi Dermot,

Welcome to the forum, you maybe better putting this in the introduction section, so people will get to meet you quicker and help

Jayne

Urban Space · Jan 16, 2006

This is the intro section Jayne :lol:!

Dermot, I know it's not too difficult to set up a business account. And it shouldn't be too hard to get your own company name. You need to think of one first :lol:! And then logos, slogans and that sort of thing!

Liam

Coding Monkey · Jan 16, 2006

Anyone can setup a company. If you want to go Limited, you would be best seeing an accountant. A business accountant requires next to nothing, providing you don't go with Natwest, and don't ask for a loan. If you require financial backing, you'll need to put together a business plan with details on what you want to achieve and how you will do it.

Jayne · Jan 16, 2006

Urban Space said:
This is the intro section Jayne :lol:!

Dermot, I know it's not too difficult to set up a business account. And it shouldn't be too hard to get your own company name. You need to think of one first :lol:! And then logos, slogans and that sort of thing!

Liam

It's been move, was in General

Welcome to the intro section Dermot :lol:

Jayne

Pixels Ink · Jan 16, 2006

Hi Dermot,
I started my company 6 weeks ago. Setting up a business account is painless (unless you want funding too). make sure you ask them to give you the best deal with the account i.e. no charges for a set amount of time. I managed to get them to go from 6 months free to 12 months free just by asking nicely.

The hardest bit is coming up with a company name and identity. I suggest you get some friends to brainstorm with you.

Good luck in the new venture.

Col

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