Begin by identifying the customer, the problem and a clearly priced offer you can deliver. Test the assumptions through relevant conversations or early outreach, then define how people will enquire, book or pay. Alongside that commercial work, review the official requirements for your chosen activity and circumstances. These may include registration, licences, insurance, data protection, banking and record-keeping. GOV.UK, HMRC and the relevant regulator are the authoritative starting points; an accountant, solicitor or other qualified adviser can help with advice specific to you.
Our role is the commercial launch rather than company formation, tax advice or regulated legal guidance. The Business Opportunity & Launch Plan costs £295 and uses your profile plus a 75-minute session to clarify or strengthen the opportunity. If you continue, the full build is £1,895 total and normally takes 4–6 weeks after direction approval. It can cover the offer, brand, website, customer journey and payments. You may trade as a sole trader or use a limited company, depending on your position and professional advice. Registration, banking, identity checks, VAT and tax remain your responsibility.
Clarify what the business will sell
Write a simple statement covering the customer, their problem, your result and the price or pricing basis. Confirm that the delivery fits your current time and resources. This gives the administrative decisions a real activity to support.
Complete the UK setup that applies
Check GOV.UK for current requirements and deadlines. The right legal structure, registrations and protections depend on your activity, income, risk and personal position. Keep suitable records from the outset and take qualified advice where the decision has tax or legal consequences.
We develop the idea, the strategy and the website. Begin with a Launch Plan — £295 — from an idea, a skill, an interest, or none.
Launch profile assessment
Your launch profile
Three quick choices, then a 4–6 minute profile. Full refund if you cancel before the day of your session.
- 1Starting point
- 2Income ambition
- 3Timeframe
Your starting point
Income ambition
Complete step 1 to continue.
Launch timeframe
Complete step 2 to continue.
No polished pitch needed · Cancel before the day we meet — full refund
Create a clear route to the first customer
Choose one practical way to reach likely buyers and one clear action for them to take. If you are employed, check your contract and protect your employer’s confidential information and relationships. Begin the profile if the commercial direction is the part you need help deciding and building.
Who this is for
- People starting their first UK business
- Employed professionals building a business alongside work
- Founders who need commercial direction as well as a setup checklist
What this means for you
A defined UK offer and route to customers, supported by a written launch decision and clear boundaries for official and professional advice.
Common questions
Do I need to register with Companies House before I start?
Only limited companies register with Companies House. Sole traders follow different HMRC requirements. Check current GOV.UK guidance and ask a qualified adviser which structure and timing fit your circumstances.
Will you register my company?
No. We build the commercial offer, website and customer journey. Company filing, tax registration and compliance remain with you, official services and your professional advisers.
If you would like to begin, a short profile comes first. From there you can continue into the Business Opportunity & Launch Plan, or request a 20-minute Launch Fit Call.