Why I chose Community Interest Company status for my business
At first glance, Bookdonors, a Selkirk-based social enterprise, appears simply to sell books to raise money for good cause. But there's more to it.
HELPING SMALL BUSINESSES SUCCEED
At first glance, Bookdonors, a Selkirk-based social enterprise, appears simply to sell books to raise money for good cause. But there's more to it.
You must display your company name at its registered office and at the place where it keeps its company records for inspection, says Andrew Millet.
Although the rate of business failures is dropping, failures are still well above the rates seen before the start of the economic crisis.
Overdrafts and bank loans are the most common form of external financing available to businesses. Read our guide to reducing the cost and risk.
Convincing people to finance your start-up isn't easy. James Oakes explains what potential investors look for - and what turns them off.