Comments on: What’s left to do? http://blog.juvely.com/2007/06/19/whats-left-to-do/ Two 19 year old students documenting the process of developing a web app! Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:40:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: James http://blog.juvely.com/2007/06/19/whats-left-to-do/#comment-561 James Thu, 21 Jun 2007 21:30:09 +0000 http://blog.juvely.com/2007/06/19/whats-left-to-do/#comment-561 Wow, thanks for all that informaton. You're right, there definatly is alot of information out there, it's given me a good idea of how much things are going to cost, I'll definatly be blogging the choices we make and why in the future! Wow, thanks for all that informaton. You’re right, there definatly is alot of information out there, it’s given me a good idea of how much things are going to cost, I’ll definatly be blogging the choices we make and why in the future!

]]> By: Paul http://blog.juvely.com/2007/06/19/whats-left-to-do/#comment-553 Paul Tue, 19 Jun 2007 09:49:51 +0000 http://blog.juvely.com/2007/06/19/whats-left-to-do/#comment-553 Hi Guys, There is LOADS of useful information out there to help small business! Especially regarding things like bank accounts and (more importantly) merchant accounts. Things I've found useful : * CENTA.co.uk - loads of government information for small business - as well as recommendations for things like accountants and business premises * electronic-payments.co.uk - gives you an idea of payment gateway costs * kashflow.co.uk - good and affordable book keeping solution (if you register as a limited company it's really important, once your business is registered, to keep track of your receipts and bank statements. This solution is simple and affordable - maybe even to students!) The best advice I can give though is to get yourselves (once you're ready to take the plunge) a good accountant. We found one via links on CENTA, but that was many moons ago - so they may no longer provide that as a service. Ring around, be honest about your situation and explain your business plan. A good accountant will help you to understand things like registration and legal requirements without the cost incurred in say, talking to a solicitor. The accountants we spoke to all offered a one off initial consult (I think they charge a fee if you choose not to use them after the consult - but it's not too much). You'll know pretty soon when you're talking to someone who understands you and what you're trying to achieve - a good clue is when they take the time to listen to you for five minutes on the phone before suggesting a consultation. Good luck! Paul Hi Guys,

There is LOADS of useful information out there to help small business! Especially regarding things like bank accounts and (more importantly) merchant accounts.

Things I’ve found useful :

* CENTA.co.uk - loads of government information for small business - as well as recommendations for things like accountants and business premises

* electronic-payments.co.uk - gives you an idea of payment gateway costs

* kashflow.co.uk - good and affordable book keeping solution (if you register as a limited company it’s really important, once your business is registered, to keep track of your receipts and bank statements. This solution is simple and affordable - maybe even to students!)

The best advice I can give though is to get yourselves (once you’re ready to take the plunge) a good accountant. We found one via links on CENTA, but that was many moons ago - so they may no longer provide that as a service. Ring around, be honest about your situation and explain your business plan. A good accountant will help you to understand things like registration and legal requirements without the cost incurred in say, talking to a solicitor. The accountants we spoke to all offered a one off initial consult (I think they charge a fee if you choose not to use them after the consult - but it’s not too much). You’ll know pretty soon when you’re talking to someone who understands you and what you’re trying to achieve - a good clue is when they take the time to listen to you for five minutes on the phone before suggesting a consultation.

Good luck!

Paul

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