I the process of looking at starting up my own business any advice from those who have done it. Here’s a bit of background to my plans, and what I know so far
Looking to set up as a I.T Business analysis contractor.I'll be setting up as a Ltd company, and paying my self a wage (not to low as I want to get mortgages etc)I will be VAT registered (because I want to and hope that I will have to). Will be looking for jobs through I.T recruitment firms, and plan on securing at least a 6 month contract before leaving my current job. Also plan on getting some relevant training courses. bu plann on doing this after the company is set up so I dont pay the VAT. What other things do I need to look at . The obvious ones to me are.
Accountant.
Companies house registation for Ltd company, and putting all the relevant hierarchy in place.
Do I need public liability insurance.
Bank Account (got 2 years free banking promised to me already)
also Can I get a set up grant to pay for Laptops ect?
Any advice would be appreciated.

