Small Business Guide
About James Whitfield
James Whitfield is the Business Start-up Editor at Small Business Guide. He has more than 12 years of experience supporting UK entrepreneurs with company formation, business structures, business planning and early-stage finance. Before moving into small-business advisory work, James worked as a corporate finance analyst. He now turns company-formation requirements and practical founder decisions into step-by-step guidance for people starting and operating UK businesses.
Editorial remit
This author is accountable for researching, writing and maintaining guides in their assigned subject area. High-impact guides receive an additional specialist review before being marked as reviewed.
Areas of expertise
Company FormationBusiness StructuresStart-up FundingBusiness PlanningCompanies House
Selected guides
- 10 Advantages of Setting Up a Limited Company in the UK
- All UK Business Structures Explained in One Guide
- How to File Your Annual Confirmation Statement
- Articles of Association: What They Are and What to Include
- What Do You Need to Open a UK Business Bank Account?
- Business Insurance Checklist: What Do You Actually Need?
- The Business Model Canvas: How to Use It for Your Startup
- Choosing and Setting Up Accounting Software for Your Business
- Director's Responsibilities: What You Must Do by Law
- The Disadvantages of a Limited Company You Should Know
- Dormant Companies: What They Are and How to Manage Them
- What to Do in the First 30 Days After Registering Your Company