There are thousands of startups registering on the books year after year, but unfortunately many fail simply because they aren’t aware of all the resources available to them. Sometimes it’s a matter of budget, but more times than not, it’s because no one ever told them that help is out there. In fact, with the right resources, budget may not be an issue at all! Let’s look at five of those resources and how they might help your startup in whatever industry or niche you will be working in.

1. Outsourced HR Services

Perhaps you need a few employees at the very beginning with the hopes of increasing your staff over time. You might contract an outsourced recruitment team, but a better idea would be to start with a team that does more than recruit. Perhaps you might want to consider a team like The HR Dept based in Oxford. Not only can a Human Resources team like this offer recruitment services and actionable advice, but they can often have legal advisers on staff as well.

From recruitment to employee training and management, the right outsourced HR team can take care of all things employee while you focus on product development and customer acquisition. It’s what you do best, so outsource those things you are less than expert in.

2. Web Developers

Perhaps you have thought about building a website, but that took a backseat to all the legal and financial considerations when registering a startup. At this point, it’s imperative to understand just why having an online presence is so important. The number one, and most important reason is because that’s how you will be found. Whether you are a local land-based business or about to dabble in e-Commerce, the only way most people will find you is through an internet search.

A good team of web developers can not only build a bespoke website, but they can also keep fresh SEO content uploaded to keep your site on the Google gods’ radar. In the very beginning you may not have the budget to invest in paid adverts on top of the web development team, but with proper SEO you can rank well in organic searches. This is where you will begin seeing traffic which in turn leads to sales. Web development is a primary resource when launching a startup.

3. Accounting & Payroll Services

If there is one rule of thumb in the world of business, it would be to always cross your t’s and dot your i’s. Don’t leave anything up to chance where the taxman is concerned and that includes making sure your books are in order and your employees paid on time and per contract. A good accountancy can see to all things financial and most often outsourced accountancies are much less expensive than having one accountant on staff. That can come later, if necessary, but with the right outsourced accountancy, you may never want an in-house professional.

4. UK Government SME Hub

There is nothing like trying to find your way around all the regulations you are required to conform to. Also, in the absence of a mentor, you can find an extreme amount of advice on the UK government Small and Medium Enterprise Hub.

You will almost certainly find information on some of the resources listed above, but you will also find resources you didn’t even know existed, let alone considered. There may be ideas on this site that will fill in the proverbial blanks, so to speak. Take the time to browse this resource because it could lead you to other resources that may be the salvation of your startup!

5. Outsourced Business Management

There is one last resource which can be vitally important not only to a startup but throughout your tenure as a company in the UK. Altogether too many times an entrepreneur starts a company that has the potential for massive growth. Unfortunately, a new entrepreneur will try to do too much without the assistance of key professionals necessary for that growth.

An outsourced business management team can fill in the blanks. You can’t be in all places at the same time, and you can’t be all things to all people. While you work toward developing products and building your business, a business manager can be the liaison between you and everything else. That is no exaggeration! Any duties beyond what you have time or talent for can be delegated to your manager. As with any of these abovementioned resources, remember that help is out there.

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