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Flying Start

Flying Start

A FREE, easy-to-understand, comprehensive guide to starting your own business
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Let us help give your new business a Flying Start

Flying Start is an easy-to-understand ‘how to start a business’ guide – covering all aspects of starting a business and also offers support for new businesses covering an initial assessment of the business idea right through to assistance with business plans and forecasts, raising finance and the setting up of books and records. All this support is provide completely FREE of charge.

Avoid costly financial mistakes

Bounce your ideas off us. Having had many years experience in looking after new starter businesses, we will give you a balanced opinion on your idea and proposals.

The Law and what you need to know

We will make a full assessment of your business, personal circumstances, risk and tax planning to recommend the correct structure of your business.

Quick start guide to marketing

Identify a demand, promote the business to generate sales and make a profit!

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Getting you off to a Flying Start

Setting up a business can be as traumatic as buying a house. But it may surprise you that many new entrepreneurs do not give the same amount of planning to a new business as they would to buying a house. The old saying ‘failure to plan is planning to fail’ has never been truer than when setting up in business.

The Flying Start ‘how to start a business’ booklet has been produced by Stopfords to enable new business to consider the merits of setting up in business and the requirements needed to becoming a successful one. This package is FREE.

YES COMPLETELY FREE

We are proud to have assisted many new businesses to get started and to grow into thriving concerns. Consequently we have used the experience gained into producing this booklet to help new businesses.

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Flying Start

Failure to plan is planning to fail

60% of startup business don’t make it to the second year

Starting a business is always risky, particularly when setting up from scratch. Even with the best professional advice from your Accountant/Solicitor, unforeseen problems can occur causing the business setbacks.

Avoid becoming a statistic.

We are conscious of the difficulties that new businesses face when starting up. Stopfords have therefore come up with a package designed to get new businesses off to a Flying Start.

Following all the advice and recommendations given in this booklet is no guarantee that you will succeed but it will prepare you properly for the problems you are likely to face.

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Whats Inside

We’ll help you avoid the pitfalls

Your Business Idea

It is the ambition of many people to run their own business, you will no doubt have a good reason for wanting to start a particular type of business. You may for instance…

  • Have spotted a gap in the market
  • Been made redundant and want to set up on your own using your redundancy
  • Wish to invest/buy an existing business or franchise

Whatever your reason or idea, it will cost you both time and money - Flying Start will guide you through the essential questions you need to ask yourself before investing too much in either.

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Get invaluable expert advice in how to best start your own business

What our clients say

“Stopfords provide excellent support and consistently fast response times. They make our accounts process straightforward and stress-free, and we always receive quick, reliable advice when we need it. I would definitely recommend them.”

Melanie Wardle – ADM Windows Ltd

Services: Year End Accounts & General Advice

“Stopfords provide a reliable and high-quality accountancy service, with a strong focus on support and guidance around business finances. Their team excels in account management and consistently delivers excellent service. I would absolutely recommend them.”

Anonymous

Services: Year End Accounts

“As a new company, we really valued the guidance Stopfords provided in helping us navigate the accountancy side of the business. Their support with both our accounts and software processes has made a huge difference. They are always available to answer questions and provide help and have truly taken the stress out of running our business. I would definitely recommend them.”

Sarah Saunders – ALLRAC Limited

Services: Accountancy

“Stopfords provide accounts and payroll services for our business, and what stands out most is their calm, reassuring approach. Any issues are handled quickly and with ease. They have completely taken the stress off my shoulders — without their support, our business wouldn't exist. The payroll service in particular is excellent, and the team are always kind and extremely helpful. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.”

Firecrest UK Ltd

Services: Year End Accounts & Payroll

“Stopfords handle our full monthly and yearly accounts along with payroll, providing a 'big brother' level of support that gives real peace of mind. They treat our finances as if they were their own, always offering guidance and support, which creates a strong sense of security. The service is outstanding — we'd rate their support 10 out of 10 and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.”

Onesite (Laser) Limited

Services: Monthly/Year End Accounts & Payroll

“Stopfords provide accounting and payroll services for us, and their customer care is excellent. They respond promptly to queries and always offer brilliant support and advice when required. Their guidance gives us reassurance that we are on track and managing our finances efficiently. The support we receive — particularly with audited accounts and AGM attendance — is outstanding. We would absolutely recommend them.”

North Notts BID Ltd

Services: Accountancy & Payroll

“We've worked with Stopfords for over 20 years, and they continue to provide a full range of accountancy and advisory services, including accounts, tax, payroll, and day-to-day business support. What sets them apart is their personal approach — the team genuinely understands our business and is invested in our success. Their proactive guidance saves us time, reduces unnecessary costs, and removes the stress of managing finances, allowing us to focus on running the business. The support is always friendly, reliable, and professional, and I would absolutely recommend them.”

Mick Burns, Managing Director – Kinetic ICT Solutions Ltd

Services: Year End Accounts, Taxation & Payroll

“Stopfords provide a wide range of services for us, including statutory filings, annual accounts, payroll, and VAT support. What stands out most is their responsiveness and the clarity of their advice — they always explain things in a way that's easy to understand. They ensure everything is handled accurately and on time, allowing us to focus on running the charity without worrying about compliance risks or delays. Their attention to detail and strong understanding of regulations gives us total confidence. The team are professional, reliable, and approachable, and we feel genuinely supported rather than just processed. We would recommend them without hesitation.”

Rumbles Catering Project Ltd & associated CICs

Services: Year End Accounts, Payroll & Bookkeeping/VAT

“We've worked with Stopfords for over 20 years, and throughout that time they have consistently delivered a thorough and professional service. They support us with accounts, payroll, and personal tax, taking the stress out of year-end processes and ensuring everything runs smoothly. Their team is always first-class, and their support makes managing our finances much easier. We've recommended them on several occasions and would continue to do so — they are an excellent choice for any business looking for reliable accountancy support.”

Wood Lane Timber Merchants Limited

Services: Year End Accounts, Payroll & Directors Personal Tax Returns

“I've worked with Stopfords for around 20 years across three different companies, and they've consistently provided outstanding support. Their services have included annual accounts, audits, payroll, and both personal and company tax support. The team are knowledgeable, friendly, and always willing to help, explaining things clearly while offering practical advice and suggestions for improvement. They have a genuine, family-business feel and truly care about supporting their clients. Whenever I've had questions or challenges, there has always been someone available to help, and their recommendations are always trustworthy. It's invaluable to have that level of support and reliability. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them — the whole team are a pleasure to work with.”

Kelly – Solus Scientific Solutions Limited

Services: Audit & Year End Accounts

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