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Business Basics for Beginners (UK Edition)

Business Basics for Beginners (UK Edition)

New to business? Get the complience stuff right from the get go! It's not hard or scary, but its super important!
Created byMichelle Moss
Last updated 3/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • Sole Trader vs. Limited Company & how to register with HMRC
  • Bookkeeping 101 and VAT Basics
  • Insurance essentials
  • Trademarks, copyright, and data protection

Course content

1 section9 lectures39m total length
  • Welcome3:36
  • Choosing Your Structure: Sole Trader vs. LTD8:59
  • Registering with HMRC & Companies House2:55
  • Bookkeeping 101 - Keeping Records & Tracking Expenses5:09
  • VAT Basics2:19
  • Tax Filing Deadlines & Hiring an Accountant8:45
  • Insurance Essentials2:07
  • Checking for Trademarks, Copyright Basics, and Data Protection3:52
  • Thank you & Good Luck!1:40

Requirements

  • This is a completely beginner friendly course so no experience needed

Description

Business Basics for Beginners (UK Edition)

Are you turning a hobby like crafting or dog walking into a real UK business, but the "boring" stuff like taxes, registration, and insurance has you stuck? You're not alone—most courses teach Instagram growth or Etsy tips, but skip the essential compliance that keeps you legit and stress-free.

This course is perfect for anyone who is starting outt the complia in business but isn't sure abounce stuff. Its not at all scary or hard but its so important that you get it right from the start to avoid getting into a bother with HMRC.

Hi, I'm Michelle, a qualified Chartered Accountant turned online retailer and business coach. I've seen the common mistakes and questions people have when starting out, so I created this simple course to guide you through the basics step by step.

What you'll learn:

  • Sole Trader vs. Limited Company

  • Registering with HMRC & Companies House

  • Bookkeeping 101 (tracking money in/out)

  • VAT basics (when to register)

  • Tax deadlines & when to hire an accountant

  • Insurance essentials

  • Trademarks, copyright, and data protection

This is beginner-friendly—no jargon, just practical advice for small starters. Includes a printable PDF guide, Canva slideshow, and my recorded Zoom walkthrough.

Enjoy!

Who this course is for:

  • Beginners who have, or are about to, started a business in the UK and want to ensure they are complient with the basic laws and legislation