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Protecting your company from unauthorised filings

Posted by: Ellis Davies - Digital Engagement Lead, Posted on: 5 December 2019 - Categories: Running a company, Starting a company
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When it comes to the security of your company, it’s important to be proactive. Find out how you can safeguard your company against false filings.

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Using your company authentication code to file online

Posted by: Gary Townley - Senior communications manager, Posted on: 25 November 2019 - Categories: Starting a company
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It's easier and faster to file online. For all online filings, you’ll need your company authentication code. Here are some tips on how to use your code, and how to keep it safe.

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How to prepare for the death of a director

Posted by: Gary Townley - Senior communications manager, Posted on: 14 November 2019 - Categories: Closing a company, Running a company
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There are some things we must do before we die. Find out what needs to be carried out after a company director passes away.

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How to find business support through your local growth hub

Posted by: Nicola Thomis - How's Business, Posted on: 22 October 2019 - Categories: Starting a company
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A guest blog post by Nicola Thomis from How’s Business - the growth hub for York, North Yorkshire and East Riding. If you’re an entrepreneur with a fledgling company, find out how your local growth hub can help you.

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Filing your full accounts

Posted by: Gary Townley - Senior communications manager, Posted on: 6 September 2019 - Categories: Running a company
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Online filing has built-in checks to help you avoid errors and rejection, and it costs less than paper filing.

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Confirmation statement, check and confirm

Posted by: Gary Townley - Senior communications manager, Posted on: 15 August 2019 - Categories: Running a company
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Find out how you can use your observational skills to inspect the details we hold for your company and confirm that they are up to date.

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Director disqualification and competition law: how to protect yourself

Posted by: Jessica Radke - Director of Litigation, Competition and Markets Authority, Posted on: 13 June 2019 - Categories: Running a company
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A guest blog post from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Find out how to safeguard your business and yourself as a director.

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Being disqualified as a company director

Posted by: Jason Pawlin, Posted on: 9 May 2019 - Categories: Closing a company
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Jason explains what a disqualification order means in our guest blog from the Insolvency Service.

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What insurance does a small business need?

Posted by: Ben Rose, Posted on: 30 April 2019 - Categories: Starting a company
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Find out what insurances policies you must have when starting your business, in our guest blog from Ben Rose of Digital Risks.

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A company is like a rugby team

Posted by: Gary Townley - Senior communications manager, Posted on: 12 March 2019 - Categories: Starting a company
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In the build up to the Six Nations Super Saturday, here's 6 tips for setting up your company.

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