New Business Setup & Advice - Brush Up Accounting

New Business Setup And Advice

Get the right business setup from day one

Clear guidance and support for start-up businesses.

Who Is This Service For?

Starting (or restructuring) a business is exciting — and also a bit overwhelming. We’re here to help you figure it out without the pressure.

You’re just starting out and don’t know whether to register as a sole trader or limited company
You’re switching from freelance to limited and want to do it right
You need to register with HMRC but aren’t sure how (or when)
You want help setting up your accounting systems from the beginning
You’d love someone to explain the money side without confusing spreadsheets or assumptions

What you'll get

Business structure advice – sole trader, limited company, partnership
Help registering with HMRC and/or Companies House
Setup of basic systems for bookkeeping and record keeping
Budgeting and cash flow forecasting (with simple tools to support you)
Intro to cloud software if you’d like to go digital
Basic finance training – understanding your numbers and how to use them

How it works

We begin with a relaxed chat about your business idea, goals, and current questions
We explain your options for structure, registration, and setup – clearly, with pros and cons
You choose your next steps, and we handle any registrations on your behalf
We set up your systems – from spreadsheets to Xero, whatever suits you
You leave with clear resources and a better understanding of your finances

Start-Up Business Advice Tailored to you

Clear explanations of your choices.

Flexible communication methods, including voice notes, screen shares, and visual guides

Support that’s paced around your energy and attention — not a fixed timeline

Calm, kind encouragement — we’ll help you get set up, not tell you what you “should” be doing

Resources you can revisit later (like summaries and checklists) if things don’t sink in straight away

Why Work With Us?

We’ve helped plenty of small business owners take their first steps towards setting up a com[pliant business from day one.

Our specialties

We specialise in working with small business owners, creatives, and neurodivergent entrepreneurs

Working with you

We offer ADHD-friendly payroll support, breaking down complex requirements into clear next steps

We're Real People

You can speak to a real person who gets how you like to work

Virtual & in-person

We work virtually across the UK, or in-person if you're local

New Business Setup & Advice FAQs

I’m not even sure what kind of business I want yet — is it too early to get help?

Not at all. We can talk through your ideas, help you understand the options, and support you in making informed choices when you’re ready.

I don’t understand anything about business taxes - is that covered?

Yes! We’ll walk you through the basics, explain what’s relevant to your situation, and help you feel more in control.

How much does it cost?

We offer a range of options, from one-off setup sessions to full support packages. We’ll give you a clear quote, and payment plans are available.

Kind words from our clients

Starting up my own business I had no idea how much would be involved in preparing the tax at the end of the tax year and how much time bookkeeping would take. Fortunately Jana was at hand to help me. She guided me through all the steps needed for her to submit the documents to the tax office, answered all the questions I asked, and put me at ease. I would recommend brush up accounting to anyone that needed this service.

In less than 2 months, Jana has very efficiently organised me and has set me up with a whole new system to aid my efficiency. Moreover she has been really proactive in pointing out issues in my bookkeeping and most importantly, my invoice chasing. This has resulted in recovering monies that I had no idea I was missing! I thank Jana for her highly fastidious approach and care and I have no hesitation in recommending her to colleagues and friends.

Brush Up Accounting was recommended to me by a mutual friend and Jana has been like a breath of fresh air. I needed someone approachable, professional and experienced and I got all three. Jana was excellent at communicating with me and she has always got back to me within 24 hours (if not sooner). She has made an onerous task a lot simpler by explaining the process step by step. I highly recommend working with Brush Up Accounting.

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