Wisteria Business Plans, leading business planning and advice provider announce the launch of their new dedicated website.

Edgware, London -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/26/2011 -- Wisteria Business Plans have been producing business plans for companies in the UK and internationally for over 10 years. As part of Wisteria Chartered Accountants, they offer a bespoke business plan writing service which doesn't use business plan software or business plan templates. In fact, each plan is completely tailored to the needs of the business. For the first time, Wisteria have launched a website dedicated to business plans and the services they provide at a cost far lower than many central London accountancy firms or specialist business plan providers. The site is to launch under the banner of http://www.wisteriabusinessplans.co.uk.

The launch of their new site comes after many months of hard work putting the site together and preparing to go live with the new online service. At the launch, in Edgware North London, Principle of Wisteria Business Plans, Andrew Millet explained "After many years of preparing business plans as part of the work we undertake for our clients, I am extremely pleased that we have launched our dedicated business plan service. The site offers users an extensive amount of useful business plan advice as well as highlighting the services we provide. The plans are all tailor made by our business plan experts and our extensive experience means that we can produce plans that meet the complete needs of any business."

The work Wisteria Business Plans has carried out over the last ten years has proved to be an excellent basis for the expansion of services. Wisteria's previous clients have come from a wide range of backgrounds including national airlines, media companies and niche bio-tech firms. In addition, Wisteria Business Plans builds on the successes of Wisteria Formations, the leading company formation agent which has rapidly grown in the market since its launch two years ago.

The current market place for Business Plans is relatively segregated. Online there are a large number of business plan software providers. Such providers sell software with a whole range of 'standard' plans included. However many new and established businesses recognise that their business is unique and using a 'standard' plan isn't an effective tool for management use or as part of the process of raising finance or investment. Instead, using an experienced and professional business plan writer is the way to maximise the chance of success.

The largest firms of accountants and specific business plan writing companies are also part of the market place, however the cost of such plans often exceeds £5,000, a commitment which is too much for most start-ups and a cost even establish businesses can find significant. It is clear therefore that a large segment of the market place is not adequately served by the providers currently in the market.

Wisteria Business Plans offer a three part approach to the plan; financial, written and business analysis and viability. This in itself is a fresh look to how plans are constructed and should help to simplify the process as well as achieving maximum results for clients. These categories clearly separate the plan into three identifiable sections and the new website clearly explains which plans are required in each circumstance. Businesses interested in the service can obtain further information from http://www.wisteriabusinessplans.co.uk.

About Wisteria Business Plans
Wisteria Business Plans is a firm of experienced professionals who produce financial, written and analysis plans for individuals or companies who are looking to start or develop their business further. Being part of Wisteria Chartered Accountants, Wisteria Business Plans have been writing plans for over ten years and draw upon the experience of their business plan consultants who come from a range of backgrounds and a pool of qualified professional advisers, MBA and Masters Graduates.

Wisteria produce plans mainly for businesses seeking funding or investment, but also for a significant number of businesses as an internal targeting and benchmarking tool. The service is fully bespoke so that each plan is written uniquely to meet the distinctive requirements of each business.

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Online company formation experts, Wisteria Formations, see 2011 as an excellent time for business start-ups.

Edgware, London -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/23/2011 -- The announcement last week of second-quarter growth provides some encouragement as to the prospects of the UK economy. Coupled with the Government's focus on facilitating business start-ups, it seems that 2011 may have a number of beneficial conditions for newly incorporated companies.

In recent months a host of government actions should provide encouragement to those individuals that are considering starting a small business in the UK. At the heart of the current Conservative government's policy is a belief that economic growth can be achieved through the vessel of small business. In addition to the headline-grabbing projects and commitment to cut red-tape, they have clearly shown there intention to reduce the rates of Corporation Tax.

The government tactic appears to be an attention on two areas: incentivising individuals to start a new business, and making it possible for them to do so. Project Merlin is one project, involving four of the UK's biggest banks, which focuses on the second of these two priorities. The deal, agreed in February, aims to get the banks lending more and especially to small businesses. Recent reports have shown that through the banks, £100 billion of credit has been available to UK businesses under Project Merlin, which should provide encouragement for those contemplating company formations in 2011.

Although recent economic growth figures may seem slow, there is still room for positivity if you want to start your own business. Growth may have been slow, but it is positive.

Recent levels of unemployment have been high in the UK, and if you have been affected it may be the perfect opportunity to become your own boss. If you have found yourself out of work, now may be the ideal time to start the venture you always contemplated. Furthermore, there are hundreds of qualified or experienced individuals currently looking for work.

After incorporation, a company needs staff. The UK currently finds itself in the rare situation where experienced individuals need work.

Additionally, recent tax schemes by the government have looked to make it easier for new start-ups to employ. For the next few years, businesses locating outside of London and the South-East are entitled to exemptions of up to £5,000 on National Insurance payments. This applies for each of the first ten employees that they hire. Nick Tagg, Director at Wisteria Chartered Accountants explains; 'the government are currently trying very hard to incentivise business start-ups. The new National Insurance scheme brought in is potentially highly beneficial to anyone who takes advantage of it. The downside is that these benefits don't extend to the South East, where unemployment is still very significant.'

Recent economic conditions have also the potential to provide a cost-benefit to your new business. With interest rates at record-low levels, you may find that a small business loan may cost you less now than in the future. Many expect interest rates will stay at 0.5% until the end of 2011, suggesting now may be the ideal time to try and take advantage of cheaper credit, before levels begin to rise again.

If the government plans and figures don't convince you, perhaps a global market will. With the Olympic Games just around the corner, what better time is there to form your company in the UK? This time next year, London and the UK will play host to the world, in one of the most anticipated events of a life time. The games will bring a flow of positivity, tourism, and spending into the UK that all entrepreneurs will want to be a part of.

It is a combination of these factors which mean that 2011 may just be the right time to start your own company.

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Edgware, London -- (SBWIRE) --05/18/2011 -- Wisteria Ltd, a chartered accountancy firm based in Edgware, London, has this week shed some light on recent successes, reporting that the popular Wisteria business plan service is enjoying some of its greatest success to date.

Many would have anticipated that in a time of financial uncertainty, many new businesses ideas would be held off for more prosperous times, but it seems this is not the case. An increasing number of entrepreneurs are choosing now as the time to make their start-up idea a reality.

Wisteria have benefitted greatly from the trend, with their business plan writing service proving so popular that they are set to launch a website dedicated to it.

The new website will enable users to purchase customised business plans as well as offering related services and guidance to those seeking help. The venture hoped to expand the continued success and growth of Wisteria, with a launch date to be announced later this year.

2010 showed an upward trend in the number of new limited companies formed, with today's news suggesting that this growth is set to continue throughout 2011.

Nick Tagg, Head of Taxation Services at Wisteria, unveiled the news and said "Wisteria have benefitted greatly, with increased numbers of enquiries coming in for a number of services, but our business plan service has constantly proved to be the most popular.

It would seem that many budding, or even serial entrepreneurs recognise the tough market situation, and want to put their venture into the best possible position by using a strong business plan."

About Wisteria
Wisteria offer an innovative service for businesses and entrepreneurs who require a professional business plan for fund raising or improving business planning.

Press Contact

Nick Tagg
info@wisteria.co.uk
020 8952 0140
Wisteria Limited
Cavendish House, 369 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 5AW

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Wisteria Chartered Accountants, the Self Assessment Tax Return Experts outline the possibility of changes to online filing going forward.

Edgware, London -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/14/2011 -- The practicalities of dealing with the UK tax system have changed significantly over the last few years as a result of the move to online filing. Initially sparked from the Cater report, perhaps overdue changes have meant that individuals, businesses and advisers have had to adapt working practices to ensure returns are filed online as and when necessary.

VAT has already changed, with all newly registered businesses now required to file their returns online, plus a large number of established businesses have also been forced to move across to online filing. Corporation Tax also sees the next big change, with the introduction of compulsory iXBRL filing from April 2011. Self Assessment Tax Returns are no doubt next on the HMRC's hit list.

Moving to online filing has generally been a good thing. The reliance on the post is perhaps now no longer an issue, at least in the eyes of HMRC. Filing returns has become an immediate process, with immediate receipt. There is no doubt a significant saving in man-power at HMRC as well as a result. Finally, those individuals who are entitled to a tax repayment do seem to get it a lot quicker when the return is filed online.

However there are still a number of issues. Firstly is the issue of getting an individual set-up on the self assessment system.

First an individual, or their adviser, needs to complete a form and send it off to HMRC, which predictably has to be sent in the post. Then following a response from HMRC, the individual has their unique tax reference (UTR) given to them, however in order for their agent to act on behalf of them or to submit their own return online, they need to be authorised. This is an online application, but a code or reference number has to be sent out in the post by HMRC, which again usually means another delay. The experience of many advisers is that these two periods together regularly stretch past 6 weeks. Finally once all of this has been dealt with, the actual issue of the tax return can be considered.

Nick Tagg, Director at Wisteria Chartered Accountants explains; 'the move to online filing is of course viewed as progress, however it seems that HMRC are not moving across all parts of the process. This really doesn't maximise the benefits available from online filing. Of course there are cost and security issues which are no doubt preventing some of the changes, however considering the significant changes that are going through, it seems inefficient not to maximise the functionality of the system when the chance is there.'

Individuals who utilise the services of a tax adviser or in HMRC parlance an 'agent' may not be aware of the issues that exist in relation to online filing. However certainly those that have used the service directly may have seen some of the issues for themselves. These issues are significantly magnified for those agents dealing with HMRC on a regular basis. The lesson from all this; if you are going to complete your tax return online this year, start early!

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Wisteria Chartered Accountants, Tax & Business Advisers highlight some of the benefits of completing your personal tax return well before the 31 January 2011 deadline.

Edgware, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/06/2011 -- millions of individuals in the UK are required to complete a self assessment tax return on an annual basis. The deadline for submitting these returns online is 31 January 2011 and it is now too late to file a return by paper without incurring a late filing penalty. The deadline for filing a paper return was 31 October 2010.

Each year a large proportion of the tax returns completed are filed in the last month before the deadline, when actually most individuals usually have access to the relevant information regarding their tax affairs by the end of June. This causes problems for professional advisers and as a result for clients when trying to get all of the relevant workload completed in time.

Some of the benefits to filing your tax return early include;

1. The earlier your tax return is completed, the earlier you will know that tax liability you owe and can plan accordingly.
2. If you are due a tax repayment, you will get the refund earlier.
3. If using a professional adviser, they are likely to be less busy and therefore able to give you more time and probably better advice if you can complete your return earlier.
4. Leaving the submission late means that you can often be at the mercy of any IT issues or problems with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) servers.

Nick Tagg, Director at Wisteria and Chartered Tax Adviser commented "as advisers we are used to facing the January rush of individuals trying to get their self assessment returns completed by the filing deadlines. Most advisers have tried numerous ways to get their clients to send in the relevant information earlier, from using premium fee arrangements to stressing to clients the benefits of filing early. However there still seems to be a large number of individuals each year who persist in leaving things late.

If tax returns are filed late, there will be a penalty to pay, initially of £100. This penalty can rise if the return becomes significantly late, plus interest and surcharges can be imposed if the relevant tax liability is not paid on time. In the past, individuals could avoid a late filing penalty by ensuing that the tax payment was made by 31 January. However changes in legislation over the last couple of years mean that this escape is no longer possible. Individuals will need to file their tax return online and pay any liability due by 31 January in order to avoid a penalty.

Of course there are sometimes genuine reasons why an individual may not be able to file on time, for example serious ill health. HMRC recognise this and will reduce to penalty to nil where an acceptable reasonable excuse form is submitted. Such circumstances are however severely limited.

However individuals are advised to do all they can to get the information submitted well before the deadline. If you are having problems with your return, using a professional, such as a Chartered Tax Adviser or Chartered Accountant may be the best way to ensure your return is completed correctly and submitted on time.

Press Contact: Andrew Millet

Wisteria Chartered Accountants, Tax & Business Advisers are a firm of professional advisers based in London. They work with a large number of companies and individuals on their tax affairs and help clients in a wide range of circumstances, including the self employed, non-domiciled individuals and those with a tax investigation. For more information of Wisteria's tax services, visit the website: http://www.wisteria.co.uk

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Wisteria Formations, the leading Company Formation Agent, announced today the launch of the ‘Company Formation Checklist’ to help individuals looking to set up a Company.

Edgware, London -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/02/2010 -- Company formations have changed significantly over the years and with such moves as online filing and a direct gateway with Companies House the processes involved have been made quicker, easier and more efficient at a lower cost than ever before. A company can now be formed in a matter of hours for just £24.99. Although this process has become more efficient for Company Formation Agents the process can still be daunting for entrepreneurs looking to form a private limited company.

Wisteria Formations are dedicated to making the process of incorporating a company not only easier and more user friendly but more understandable from the perspective of an entrepreneur. An example of this already is Wisteria's 10 easy steps to incorporate your company with a video guide and help just a phone call away.

Wisteria Formations is now addressing a major concern in the industry, 'do people know what is expected of them before and after incorporating a limited company?' It is important that individuals understand the information they will need to provide to form their company and have some guidance on what they need to do to get things off the ground.

In this new era of speed in forming companies it can lead to a lot of people rushing into the process without fully understanding it or knowing the requirements. This can lead to problems when initially registering a company or problems further down the line which could even lead to large fines and in some cases the company being struck off.

Andrew Millet, director of Wisteria Formations explains "The formation process has almost certainly become substantially more efficient over the years, however there are still some problems which can slow down the formation process namely caused by a lack of knowledge of factors such as the use of 'sensitive words' in a company name and not having all of the identification details of directors to hand. The Company Formation Checklist is most definitely a great asset to any potential entrepreneur looking to start up a limited company; it lists all the elements to consider pre and post formation and ranges from considerations such choosing a UK registered office address; to the need for registering for VAT and PAYE."

Wisteria Formations believe this checklist will be hugely beneficial, making the process run smoother for both the Formation Agent and client but also allowing the client to make more informed decisions about setting up their limited company.

For more information in relation to company formations and professional services from Wisteria Formations, please visit http://www.wisteriaformations.co.uk. To download the Company Formation checklist follow the link here: http://www.wisteriaformations.co.uk/docs/CompanyFormationChecklist.pdf

Press Contact & Further Info:
Nick Tagg
Cavendish House, 369 Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware, Middlesex HA8 5AW, UK

Tel: +44(0) 844 893 0808
Fax: +44(0) 20 8952 0150
Email: info@wisteriaformations.co.uk
Web: Company Formation

About Wisteria Formations
Wisteria formations is a leading online company formation agent, backed by Wisteria Chartered Accountants. Wisteria Formations provides fast and simple company formations for only £24.99. With everything set up online, you could have a limited company set up within 24 hours. In addition, Wisteria Formations offers registered office and professional company secretarial services. Please note that Wisteria Formations does comply with the Money Laundering Regulations and therefore clients are asked to provide the relevant evidence prior to submission to Companies House.

http://www.wisteriaformations.co.uk

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Wisteria are delighted to announce the publication of key business plan writing tips in a condensed article. The article outlines why a well written business plan is important and describes the fundamental sections which most business plans will need.

Edgware, London -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/27/2007 -- Wisteria specialise in providing a range of services for businesses and startups ranging from Accountancy, Book-keeping, Tax planning to Management Accounts and Business support, to an exclusive business plan support service helping businesses succeed with bespoke planning advice to help create a winning business plan.

Commenting about the Wisteria custom business plan writing service, Andrew Millet Principal of Wisteria states: "Due to client-led demand, Wisteria decided to write a business plan fact sheet with advice on the basics." Business Plan writing is a very specialist area with the importance of having a comprehensive, accurate and meaningful business plan being greater than ever. This article covers all aspects of a business plan from operations, to finance and marketing plans.

A business plan is imperative for:

• Approaching banks for credit;
• Fund raising and gaining investment from venture capitalists;
• Internally; for clarifying and crystallising ideas, maintaining focus upon key objectives, defining what is required to achieve said objectives and also establishing whether they are realistic.

Andrew summarises some important advice for startups: "Without a proper business plan you will struggle to communicate with banks and investors who require evidence that you have fully contemplated your ideas and objectives along with the relevant industry and market factors which can affect their realisation. This new article is a checklist of the kinds of things which these organisations will expect to see in a business plan and also which will help your new business stay on track towards achieving success."

For this article and more information on business plans visit http://www.wisteria.co.uk/?q=business-plan-tips

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Wisteria’s experienced team of accountants has just launched a full company secretarial service to help businesses maintain correct statutory records. The service is suitable for UK and overseas businesses with operations in the UK.

Edgware, London -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/25/2007 -- Wisteria act as a nominee Company Secretary which is a legal requirement for all Limited companies in the UK. Having an external company secretarial service allows businesses to outsource maintenance of all statutory records, accounts and professional filing.

Wisteria's newly launched Company Secretarial service involves:
• Company formation
• Registered office
• Nominee Company Secretary
• Maintaining statutory register
• Preparation and filing of all returns
• Company searches
• Re-organisation of share capital
• Use of our meeting rooms
• Assistance setting up bank accounts

The service also involves helping to set up bank accounts and providing meeting rooms in the North London area.

Andrew Millet principle of Wisteria states the core benefits: "Wisteria's sole expertise is helping young businesses get organised and allow them to focus on growing their business. The Company Secretarial Service compliments businesses without staff who are qualified in these matters as Wisteria can maintain all the records professionally."

Company secretarial work is a legalistic area that becomes time-consuming as the company grows. As mentioned above, outsourcing this complex work to qualified accountants allows businesses to focus on their business, safe in the knowledge that they are compliant with UK law.

Visit http://www.wisteria.co.uk/?q=company-secretarial to learn more about this service

Wisteria's expertise is working with early stage and small businesses to achieve success. They are an imaginative, creative firm who enjoys working closely with progressive clients.

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Wisteria Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors offer an innovative service for early stage businesses, small businesses and entrepreneurs who require a professional and effective business plan for fund raising or improving business planning.

Edgware, London -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/19/2007 -- Wisteria specialise in providing a range of services for businesses and startups ranging from Accountancy, Tax planning to Management Accounts and Business support, all with the one aim of helping clients have a better chance in achieving success..

Commenting about the Wisteria business plans service, Andrew Millet Principal of Wisteria states: "It is important that business plans reflect the dynamics of a business and describe the various revenue channels and reflect risk." It is therefore important that the business plan is customised and produced to reflect the companies situation.. Andrew states the core benefits of Wisteria's business plan service:

• "Wisteria will spend time to understand your business. Wisteria won't 'squeeze' the business plan into a ready-made model."
• "Wisteria's business plan service is not expensive and will be invaluable in helping clients to raise finance."
• "Wisteria's Business Plan team will project manage the process and work with clients to achieve the final custom-made business plan."

Andrew summarises some important advice for startups: "If you are seeking funding then having a flexible and relevant business plan that supports your funding requirement cannot be over-emphasised. A well written business plan is often the basis of gaining interest in your business. Once you are able to gain interest then it will be down to you to sell your vision"

A business plan is imperative for:

• Approaching banks for credit
• Fund raising and gaining investment from venture capitalists
• Internally; for clarifying and crystallising ideas, maintaining focus upon key objectives, defining what is required to achieve said objectives and also whether they are realistic

For more information on business plans visit http://www.wisteria.co.uk/?q=business-plans

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