Start Up

Get your business idea off the ground

Knowledge

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An Introduction to Business Regulations when Starting Up

This guide identifies the major business regulations and obligations that will affect the start up of a new business.

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Business Opportunity Factsheets

Explore our A-Z business opportunity index covering a cross-section of industries.

Entrepreneurship

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Choosing the Right Legal Structure

This factsheet outlines the main legal structures for a business (sole trader, partnership, LTD, LLP and CIC).

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Selling Goods Online

In this guide, we outline the legal requirements for traders selling goods (products or digital content) online.

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Starting up in Wiltshire

There are many advantages to starting up in the UK and locating your business in Swindon & Wiltshire gives you the best of both worlds.

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Tips to Choosing a Business Idea

If you are new to self-employment, finding the right idea for a successful venture can be difficult. It is not made any easier by economic uncertainty...

Starting a business

Resources

Business advice from Enterprise Europe Network

Free tailored support and advice to help your small business innovate and grow internationally

gov.uk/enterprise-europe-network-south-west-england

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Business Start-up advice in Swindon

If you are based in Swindon and need start-up advice, contact the business support team on 01793 464747 or email economy@swindon.gov.uk and a member of our team will be happy to help you.

Start Up Swindon

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Enterprise Nation

Since launching in 2005, Enterprise Nation has helped thousands of people start and grow their own successful business. The UK's most active small business community and offer a voice to government for members too.

Enterprisenation.com

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Register a company

Companies House incorporates and dissolves limited companies, they register company information and make it available to the public.

Companies House

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Business and investment

Help with starting a business, trading standards, tenders and contract opportunities. Information, support and advice for new businesses. Maintain and grow your business in Swindon. Find out about the economic strategy and supporting evidence.

Business

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