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Graeme Hay

I'm a business builder and developer specialising in automation, and entrepreneurship. With over 25 years of professional experience in consulting and business development, I co-founded Lightwork Business (https://lightworkbusiness.com) with the aim of simplifying business formation, management, and growth, ultimately helping people save valuable time and making it easier for them to establish and run their companies. Outside the business world, I'm an avid sports fan and the content creator behind Golfing Focus (https://golfingfocus.com), a popular online resource dedicated to golfers of all skill levels. Golfing Focus is dedicated to providing practical advice and strategies designed to help golfers maximise their enjoyment and progress, no matter how limited their practice and playing time may be.
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Do you really need an accountant?
Are accountants simply a waste of money for things you can easily be doing yourself from the outset of your business journey? Or when it comes to your company finances are they an outsourcing option which will deliver value from day 1?
What are the different types of shares in a company?

Most UK companies have one type of share, but for those with multiple shareholders, different share types may be better. Here we explain share categories, why they matter, and how setting up the right structure now can save time and costs later.

What to do AFTER you set up a limited company?

Get these 5 steps done after setting up a limited company in the UK!

How to Start a UK Limited Company?

Rather than talk through the various points to be considered when starting and setting up a limited company this is a complete step by step tutorial taking you through the full process to successfully form a UK limited company.

File a Confirmation Statement at Companies House - Step by Step Tutorial

All UK companies need to file a confirmation statement online for our company at least once every 12 months. Here we show you how.

Why do start-ups succeed?

Founders often rely on verbal agreements about how the business will be run. But these can lead to ambiguity as time passes. The best practice is clear: get everything in writing with a shareholders’ agreement to avoid future complications and ensure clarity from the start.