In the UK today, setting up a new business is harder than it looks, with rules, regulations, taxes and advertising, it's all very complicated.

However, this page is designed to make life a lot easier to set up your business, with hints and tips, as well as complete advertising packages to help you succeed.

Set up your business with QUB3

Setting up a business can be a very stressful, expensive procedure, but QUB3 has setup this exclusive page for startup businesses to help you kickstart your new business.

Step 1 - Branding & Advertising

Without advertising, and a solid company brand, your business won't attract any clients. We've prepared a checklist of essentials to get you started.

• Website & Logo

  In 2011, a website is considered a vital part of advertising. It allows you to expose yourself to the widest audience for the lowest price, appearing on all the major search engines to capture your potential client, whether Consumer, or a Business Customer. With a powerful logo, you'll have the branding edge of your competitors, making yourself into a known brand in your area.

• Business Cards & Flyers

  Flyers are quick and affordable, and enable you to either post them out, or drop them at potential client's houses or workplaces. Business cards are incredibly important - it's always good to have a few to hand them out at every available opportunity!

• Accountancy Software

  Whilst not technically anything to do with branding or advertising, when you use an accountancy software package, it stores information about your clients, such as their email address and contact numbers, which is great if you want to email/phone them with a new promotion in the future.

Starter Packages:

Features	Starter	Value	Professional
Pro Package Website
250 Business Cards & Lettterhead Design
Logo Design
Facebook & Twitter Setup
Flyer Design
0845 Number - 6 month registration
Accountancy Software
	£249 + VAT	£319 + VAT	£599 + VAT

Ltd, Sole Trader or Partnership?

There's a lot of conflicting information when it comes to choosing the status of your business. If you're starting out alone, or maybe have gone into business with a friend, then choose a Sole Trader or Parternship to start - you can always change this status when your business grows. A Ltd company provides greater security against assets and finance, so if you're looking to take out a loan to start your business, then choosing a Ltd company is usually the better option.