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Unleash the true potential of your startup with financial forecasting. You can drive success with reliable insights. Attracting investors becomes easier when you clearly understand your financial projections. Visit Osome today to access the tools to empower your startup's financial future.

Learn about the Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) number, its importance for tax management in the UK, and the steps to get one. Also, find out how to recover a lost UTR and understand its role for both individuals and companies.

Grasping the distinction between a trading name and company name is crucial for businesses. Explore the unique characteristics, legal implications, and marketing potentials of a trading name, and learn how to leverage its advantages without compromising legal standing.

Explore the importance of a memorandum of association in establishing a UK company. Learn about its key contents, from company name and objectives to share capital, and understand how careful drafting lays a solid foundation for growth and compliance.

Starting your own business is no easy feat. Invoicing is a key part of being a successful entrepreneur, and knowing how to streamline it is helpful. Automated invoice processing is part of the puzzle, but we’re here to guide you on the rest.

Dive into How Not To Fail, and the journey of MOMA Foods as they turned setbacks into opportunities, refined their products, and found innovative ways to reach their target audience. Learn valuable lessons on resilience and adaptability in the competitive food industry.

Discover how AI can boost your small business with Osome’s article. Learn how AI tools can transform operations, drive growth, and elevate customer experience. From automating repetitive tasks to creating compelling product imagery and managing finances, these top 5 AI tools have got you covered.

Launch a successful online business in 2023 by following these 10 steps. From understanding the basics to driving traffic and setting up payment methods, Osome’s guide gives you a roadmap to a profitable venture. With expert insights and top tips, start your ecommerce journey with confidence.

Discover how ChatGPT can supercharge your UK small business. Streamline operations, enhance customer service, and gain a competitive edge without breaking the bank. Expert insights and real-life success stories await!

Struggling to find and view your VAT certificate online? This comprehensive guide will lead you through the process of accessing your VAT certificate, understanding its importance, and maintaining its validity. Equip yourself to handle your VAT obligations efficiently and legally.

Learn about the Certificate of Good Standing — your ticket to showcasing your company's integrity and reliability. Osome is here to guide you through the what, why, and how of this crucial business document. Be in the know, boost your reputation, and unlock global business opportunities.

Ready to be an entrepreneur in 2023? Follow Osome's comprehensive 10-step guide to starting a business. From refining your idea to growing your venture, we'll walk you through each phase with clear, actionable steps. Your successful business journey starts here!

Unleash the true potential of your startup with financial forecasting. You can drive success with reliable insights. Attracting investors becomes easier when you clearly understand your financial projections. Visit Osome today to access the tools to empower your startup's financial future.

Learn about the Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) number, its importance for tax management in the UK, and the steps to get one. Also, find out how to recover a lost UTR and understand its role for both individuals and companies.

Starting your own business is no easy feat. Invoicing is a key part of being a successful entrepreneur, and knowing how to streamline it is helpful. Automated invoice processing is part of the puzzle, but we’re here to guide you on the rest.

Does your company need an audit? If it has a turnover of over £10.2 million, assets worth over £5.1 million, or 50+ employees, it does. Even small businesses can be audited if shareholders request. Learn about audit exemptions and how to prepare for your first audit here.

Stay in the loop with what’s new at Osome and how we’re working to make the lives of business owners even easier. Keep an eye on this article for our latest releases!

Master ecommerce accounting with Osome’s comprehensive guide, covering bookkeeping, taxes, and more. Unlock financial insights to grow your online business and ensure compliance. Small business owners, don't miss out! Read the full article and elevate your financial game today.

Running a business in the UK is challenging, especially when you have to decide which business records to keep. However, recordkeeping is essential to a successful business, and a requirement to stay compliant with the law. Read on to find out all you need to know about recordkeeping in the UK.

In this article, we run through the full list of grants available to small and medium-sized businesses across the UK. Discover the region-specific and UK grants that your business could be eligible for, and learn how you can apply for them. Let Osome lend a hand when you set up your business!

With the United Kingdom no longer a member of the EU’s single market and customs union, we’ve had to say goodbye to a few key processes. We’ve welcomed more import/export documentation, new post-Brexit VAT rules, and a new VAT system. We unpack it all here.

No one wants to miss any of the UK tax deadlines. It usually means an immediate fine and can put you in hot water with His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC). But it can be easy to miss one, because there are quite a few UK tax year dates you need to be aware of.

Discover how to optimize online payment methods for your ecommerce business in the UK, and explore the best gateway payment options, to act as the middleman between buyer and seller, and securely process your business’s online transactions.

A steadily growing cost for business owners is advertising. With monthly budgets increasing, it’s time to utilise some ideas, easily implemented yourself, which can slash your costs.

Unleash the true potential of your startup with financial forecasting. You can drive success with reliable insights. Attracting investors becomes easier when you clearly understand your financial projections. Visit Osome today to access the tools to empower your startup's financial future.

Dive into How Not To Fail, and the journey of MOMA Foods as they turned setbacks into opportunities, refined their products, and found innovative ways to reach their target audience. Learn valuable lessons on resilience and adaptability in the competitive food industry.

Discover how AI can boost your small business with Osome’s article. Learn how AI tools can transform operations, drive growth, and elevate customer experience. From automating repetitive tasks to creating compelling product imagery and managing finances, these top 5 AI tools have got you covered.

Discover how ChatGPT can supercharge your UK small business. Streamline operations, enhance customer service, and gain a competitive edge without breaking the bank. Expert insights and real-life success stories await!

Stay in the loop with what’s new at Osome and how we’re working to make the lives of business owners even easier. Keep an eye on this article for our latest releases!

Discover the story of Moon Onyx Starr, a small business hero who found her life purpose and transformed it into a thriving venture. Learn how she empowers others to embrace their potential through personal and spiritual development, fostering a supportive community of like-minded individuals.

Jemma’s journey to overcoming startup challenges in the sexual wellness industry. Check out Osome’s insights and takeaways for female entrepreneurs, including research, networking, self-belief, creating supportive environments, and empowering women in all aspects of business.

Osome's VP of People shares her tips for female entrepreneurs, including overcoming fears of failure, finding mentors, balancing work and life, and securing funding. Female entrepreneurs bring diverse perspectives, create social impact, and strengthen the economy. It’s time they were recognised!

Discover the inspiring journey of Abi Shokeye, founder of Rich Skxn, a marketplace and communal space for black and brown skincare. Starting from her personal struggle with finding skincare products for melanin-rich skin, Abi became a problem solver and built a successful business.

Osome shares the top tips from the recent webinar with two entrepreneurs in the ecommerce space, Zain Shah and Ben Alistor. We discussed knowing when it’s time to take the leap, discovering which business is right for you, and what they wish they’d known before starting a side hustle.

Never lose sight of how your business is performing with Osome’s all-in-one accounting dashboard. From profits and losses to checking your bank balance, we make it easy for you to keep tabs on your business’s financial health.

For those bored with the 9-5 or ready to scale up their side hustle, TV’s Spencer Matthews shares his top insights and practical advice on levelling up and earning extra income.