First published March 8 2022 in celebration of International Women’s Day. Here at Rocket Lawyer, we pride ourselves on encouraging and supporting women business owners, helping them wade through the […]
Legal requirements for opening your own care home
Opening a care home is a very worthwhile task and one which takes a lot of careful thought and planning, not least because there are a number of legal requirements […]
The importance of financial modelling in projecting your business’ future
A major part of running a business is preparing for the future. You’ve always got to make sure you’re ready to meet customers’ needs before those needs actually arise, and […]
Starting a business in 2023
Original version published 30 December 2021. There are around 5.5 million small business enterprises (SMEs) currently operating in the UK – this accounts for 99.9% of the UK’s business population. […]
5 things to consider before starting a small business
June 27 marks Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day! According to a 2021 report by the International Council for Small Business (ICSB), small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) make up 90% […]
Moving overseas? How to migrate your business to the UK
The UK has long been renowned as one of the world’s most business-friendly destinations. There were fears that this might change for the worse with Brexit. In reality, however, the […]
Easter egg economics: can I legally sell homemade chocolate?
The Easter holidays are approaching and the entrepreneurs amongst us might be considering how their love for egg-shaped chocolate could be turned into a viable business venture. But how easy […]
Legal considerations when starting your Etsy shop
Baking sourdough, gardening, Zoom quizzes… the Covid-19 pandemic brought many interesting trends. One of the most exciting and persistent is the boom in people starting their own businesses making and […]
What to consider when running an online business?
Technology has drastically changed how people shop, with more and more people buying from online retailers. The Coronavirus pandemic has further accelerated this change, with online sales growing by about […]
How To Start A Home-Based Food Business
Food and drink appears to be an industry that has experienced both highs and lows during the lockdowns. Popular takeaway chains have continued to operate and so have large grocery […]
Starting your small business: the key steps to take
You’ve got your vision, product and business plan down to perfection – so now it’s time to get practical and take those first formative steps to get your business out […]