Advice for Start-ups

Insights that help your business improve, enhance and grow

Starting your own company: 6 steps for making sure your start-up succeeds

Find out the six key steps every start-up and new business needs to take on the pathway to success.

How does the matching principle affect my profit and loss?

Getting your head around the basics of accrual accounting means you'll get better insights into your business numbers.

Growing and shrinking your business: you can buy arms and legs

Not every business wants hyper-growth. Some dynamic businesses want to grow (or even shrink) in smaller steps.

Getting your head around Xero VAT codes for expenses

VAT on expenses can get confusing. So here's our guide to inputting VAT expenses in Xero and making sure your coding is spot in.

Is your start-up business idea roadworthy?

Is your business idea capable of helping you meet your core goals? You may need a business MOT to make sure you'll go the distance.

Why are you in business? Crystallising your core goals

Meeting your key strategic objectives is far easier when you know WHY you're in business, and what you're aiming to achieve as a company.