{"id":7097,"date":"2025-07-17T06:31:06","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T06:31:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mintformations.co.uk\/blog\/?page_id=7097"},"modified":"2025-08-29T13:57:48","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T13:57:48","slug":"complete-guide-start-business","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mintformations.co.uk\/blog\/complete-guide-start-business\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Need to Start a Business: A Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0b6024f5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ec312171 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:15px;margin-top:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><form role=\"search\" method=\"get\" action=\"https:\/\/www.mintformations.co.uk\/blog\/\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-left:0;\" class=\"wp-block-search__button-outside wp-block-search__text-button mintblogsearchbox wp-block-search\"    ><label class=\"wp-block-search__label has-dm-sans-font-family\" for=\"wp-block-search__input-1\"  style=\"font-size: clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 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3.2px) * 0.938), 32px);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-90311efaa06cb469cf76f1d88de5dd99 wp-block-post-title has-text-color\">What You Need to Start a Business: A Complete Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"postdetailpgecnt has-text-color has-link-color has-dm-sans-font-family wp-elements-cbb046167fc1308e7535adee444bb4e7\" style=\"color:#4e4b66;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.4\">Every day in the UK, over&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/fundsquire.co.uk\/startup-statistics\/\">1,800 new companies are founded&nbsp;<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"postdetailpgecnt has-text-color has-link-color has-dm-sans-font-family wp-elements-e68738bd1cc1bdb890b8fcd3ccb98696\" style=\"color:#4e4b66;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.4\">Starting a business involves planning, doing market research, making financial decisions and teaching yourself skills in areas you never thought you would learn about before. To help you get started, our experts at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mintformations.co.uk\/\">Mint Formations&nbsp;<\/a>have put together this guide with everything you need to launch your business venture.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ccfb05c0437cd70a1bfb664b37e2db9e\" style=\"color:#1f2937;font-size:clamp(17.905px, 1.119rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.789), 28px);\"><strong>What Skills Do You Need to Start a Business?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"postdetailpgecnt has-text-color has-link-color has-dm-sans-font-family wp-elements-cc3daa71b673ab95822dabd349c70b6b\" style=\"color:#4e4b66;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.4\">You will require several skills to start and run a business. It is important to identify early on the skills that you need to develop so that you can succeed in your day-to-day business operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"postdetailpgecnt has-text-color has-link-color has-dm-sans-font-family wp-elements-aef85f198b96e29220fcedc8afad0552\" style=\"color:#4e4b66;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.4\">Before launching your own business, it is important to have a level of experience in the sector you are looking to work in. This can come from previous work within the industry or through education. Having hands-on experience is more likely to help your business be successful, as you will have an insider understanding of the needs of your potential customers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"postdetailpgecnt has-text-color has-link-color has-dm-sans-font-family wp-elements-cce8645011806734789108ccf8e8ac30\" style=\"color:#4e4b66;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.4\">Some businesses might also require you to have a certain level of educational skills or specific qualifications before you can launch. For example, to start a construction business you are going to need an educational qualification in building or engineering. You can gain these skills by enrolling on courses to gain the knowledge you need to be able to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"postdetailpgecnt has-text-color has-link-color has-dm-sans-font-family wp-elements-4ce9a0cce6a70fa3c804030ec86d2f35\" style=\"color:#4e4b66;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.4\">There are also many soft skills that can help advance your business\u2019s success. Most entrepreneurs need to be organized, good communicators, creative thinkers and good at problem-solving so that they can manage the demands of running and growing a new business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-53faeb76af58cf9d124447a478585814\" style=\"color:#1f2937;font-size:clamp(17.905px, 1.119rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.789), 28px);\"><strong>What Do You Need to Start a Business?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"postdetailpgecnt has-text-color has-link-color has-dm-sans-font-family wp-elements-d53d68b6545bce90dcf9dca055df0ffd\" style=\"color:#4e4b66;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.4\">There are five fundamental steps you need to take to ensure that your business is viable:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol style=\"color:#4e4b66;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.4\" class=\"wp-block-list postdetailpgecnt has-text-color has-link-color has-dm-sans-font-family wp-elements-7fa98841103702e9a8e95e1e5a8d3c60\">\n<li>Have a Unique Idea \u2014 If you\u2019re itching to start a business, you\u2019ll need a great idea. Study what is going on around you and let it help form your business idea. When coming up with your business concept, consider your hobbies, identifying a pain point you could solve or combining niches that you are passionate about.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do Your Research \u2014 Once you have your business concept, you need to make sure it can be profitable. This means researching whether there is demand for your product or service and how much competition is in the market. Without this information, you will find it difficult to get your new business off the ground.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"postdetailpgecnt has-text-color has-link-color has-dm-sans-font-family wp-elements-3a54791155075b168d01f878dfa16f49\" style=\"color:#4e4b66;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.4\">\u201c42% of startup businesses fail because there\u2019s no market need for their services or products.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"color:#4e4b66;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.4\" class=\"wp-block-list postdetailpgecnt has-text-color has-link-color has-dm-sans-font-family wp-elements-42392c9f855d9ef34ed8c64ddb0fe0e9\">\n<li>A Survey by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbinsights.com\/research\/startup-failure-reasons-top\/\">CB Insights<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" style=\"color:#4e4b66;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.4\" class=\"wp-block-list postdetailpgecnt has-text-color has-link-color has-dm-sans-font-family wp-elements-9b1d653cee2c5185d9888a3b47bd1403\">\n<li>Define Your Target Market \u2014 Before launching a business, you will need to know who your potential customers are and how you can communicate with them. This will be essential in the success of your new company \u2014 without knowing your customers, you won\u2019t be able to make any revenue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Source Funding \u2014 Most startups will need some money to get started. Whether it comes from a start-up loan, angel investment, crowdfunding, equity investment, a bank loan or some other source, it doesn&#8217;t matter. A government grant is another option that might be worth exploring.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access Resources \u2014 Depending on what business you are starting, you will need to ensure that you have access to the resources that you need. For example, if you are starting a clothing business, you need to make sure that you have organised your suppliers so that you have sufficient stock to sell. Or if you are starting a plumbing business, you will need to make sure that you have access to all the necessary equipment to provide your services.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-db8c2b862b15c893821bffc3dcf70cea\" style=\"color:#1f2937;font-size:clamp(17.905px, 1.119rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.789), 28px);\"><strong>What Are the Legal Requirements for Starting a Business?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"color:#4e4b66;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.4\" class=\"wp-block-list postdetailpgecnt has-text-color has-link-color has-dm-sans-font-family wp-elements-2faa2b906e1c377b6c0f2e4acfe0cb76\">\n<li>Naming Your Business<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"postdetailpgecnt has-text-color has-link-color has-dm-sans-font-family wp-elements-fb85742fada215e46aedf62c382d6761\" style=\"color:#4e4b66;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.4\">It is a legal requirement that you choose a unique name for your business that is not already being used to avoid running into problems. If the name is too similar to another business\u2019s name, you could be in breach of a trademark and be required to change your business name and possibly pay damages. You can use&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mintformations.co.uk\/name-check\/\">our advanced name searcher&nbsp;<\/a>to check the availability of your business name.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"color:#4e4b66;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.4\" class=\"wp-block-list postdetailpgecnt has-text-color has-link-color has-dm-sans-font-family wp-elements-99264e429d05e8de1f939f81cae99cdd\">\n<li>Choosing Your Business\u2019s Legal Structure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"postdetailpgecnt has-text-color has-link-color has-dm-sans-font-family wp-elements-ecdc9b74164caf439c36ba4615ed919e\" style=\"color:#4e4b66;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.4\">Before making revenue for your business, you need to decide upon its legal structure. The legal structure of your company is important because it decides whether your company needs to be registered with the UK\u2019s registrar of companies, Companies House. The legal structure also affects the records and accounts that you have to keep, the amount of tax and National Insurance (NI) you will pay and your financial liability if the business were to go bankrupt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"color:#4e4b66;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.4\" class=\"wp-block-list postdetailpgecnt has-text-color has-link-color has-dm-sans-font-family wp-elements-b53eed23011b7d5078ad4b85bb391be0\">\n<li>Registering Your Business With Companies House<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"postdetailpgecnt has-text-color has-link-color has-dm-sans-font-family wp-elements-fd290cb8b5deeaaea6d07d338e4bdadb\" style=\"color:#4e4b66;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.4\">All businesses must be registered with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/organisations\/hm-revenue-customs\">HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)&nbsp;<\/a>as soon as you start trading so that you can pay income tax on your profit and NI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"color:#4e4b66;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.4\" class=\"wp-block-list postdetailpgecnt has-text-color has-link-color has-dm-sans-font-family wp-elements-a52f08d3721183733697fad9306c316b\">\n<li>Paying Tax and National Insurance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"postdetailpgecnt has-text-color has-link-color has-dm-sans-font-family wp-elements-a51bd6e03bbf62882e37c098ef39c22e\" style=\"color:#4e4b66;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.4\">To pay tax and National Insurance properly, you will need to keep records of your business sales and expenses. Upon registering your business, HMRC will issue you with a 10-digit Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) and send a letter in two to three weeks giving you an activation code to access the account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"color:#4e4b66;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.4\" class=\"wp-block-list postdetailpgecnt has-text-color has-link-color has-dm-sans-font-family wp-elements-3746f68679ca4f414876fb295711eed5\">\n<li>Getting Business Insurance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"postdetailpgecnt has-text-color has-link-color has-dm-sans-font-family wp-elements-39e71480563a6993fe9aa020c4eaa55f\" style=\"color:#4e4b66;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.4\">While the majority of insurance policies are optional, designed to cover your business against specific risks, some policies are a legal requirement. Equipment, employees, products and services, business ideas, vehicles and even yourself are parts of the business that can be optional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-544ff5e30d1fe29f4c31249bc3e0656a\" style=\"color:#1f2937;font-size:clamp(17.905px, 1.119rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.789), 28px);\"><strong>Ready to Form Your Company?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"postdetailpgecnt has-text-color has-link-color has-dm-sans-font-family wp-elements-cadc8c5ad64773741b6635e69700ea10\" style=\"color:#4e4b66;font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.4\">Once you have everything you need to start your business, it is time to form your company. At&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mintformations.co.uk\/\">Mint Formations&nbsp;<\/a>, we help you form your limited company or self-employed business and take away all the stress that comes with starting a new business. 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