Empowering Start-ups
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Business Support
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Starting a business is challenging – getting help shouldn’t be.
Starting your own business is exciting but can be overwhelming.
At Thickbroom Enterprise CIC, we help you to navigate the legal and financial responsibilities of establishing and maintaining a business in the UK, without the price tag.
We offer free, friendly and no-obligation guidance from qualified accountants to help you lay strong foundations for your business.
Whether you’re preparing to launch in the next few months or have just started trading, our goal is to make expert advice accessible, understandable and empowering.
Our Support
Package Includes
Our core offering includes one hour of free, tailored business support to help you get started with confidence.
Our advice can cover:
How we help
Building Sustainable Businesses Through Early Intervention
Starting a business is one of the most exciting but overwhelming steps anyone can take.
But, for too many people, the road to entrepreneurship comes with unnecessary pitfalls – not because they lack passion or commitment, but because they lack access to early, affordable and reliable advice.
Setting the right foundations early on avoids costly corrections down the road.
With our expertise and careful guidance, business owners can:
Avoid common mistakes
Understand their financial and legal obligations
Plan confidently for growth and sustainability
Focus on what they love and build something that lasts
In our experience, by the time business owners seek help, they’re often already in difficulty – facing penalties, unexpected tax bills or gaps in their record-keeping that make scaling up impossible.
We believe that business support should be proactive, not reactive.
That’s why we’re proud to offer one hour of free business advice to new business owners and companies within their first 12 months or those preparing to launch in less than three months.
Whether you’re a sole trader with a side hustle or a small company trying to build firm foundations, we’re here to help you start your sustainable growth journey.
Our Free Business Support
- To start, we have a short initial consultation to understand your business’s background, needs and goals.
- Before your meeting, we send you a comprehensive Start-Up Support Booklet. It summarises the basics of starting a business, covering structure types, director roles and responsibilities, tax requirements and bookkeeping basics. This enables you to come to the meeting fully armed with questions!
- You then have one-hour meeting with a qualified or chartered accountant with experience supporting businesses from a range of industries. These sessions are tailored to your specific requirements and stage.
- We follow up within 2 months to check on your progress.
We don’t offer legal advice, funding or business coaching but we’ll always point you in the right direction with one of our trusted referral partners.
Who we help
We Help you Get it Right the First Time
New business owners face enough challenges such as a limited resources, time pressure and barriers to seeking professional help.
Many don’t know who to ask or assume that professional advice is financially out of reach.
That’s where we come in.
From the self-starter turning a side hustle into a full-time job to the community-minded entrepreneur building a social enterprise, we support anyone who’s brave enough to go into business and wants to do it the right way.
We support UK-based entrepreneurs who:
- Are first-time business owners
- Are preparing to launch within the next 3 months or who have been trading for fewer than 12 months
- Are running a standalone company (not part of a group or holding structure)
- Are looking for clarity and confidence to grow their business
If that sounds like you, we’d love to help.
Tell us more about your business to apply.
Meet The Team
Helpful People. Extensive Experience. Ready to Help.
Our qualified accountants have decades of combined experience in supporting businesses of all shapes and sizes.
We understand the challenges new business owners face – from choosing the right structure to navigating tax and compliance.
They’ve seen what works and what doesn’t, what can go wrong when advice comes too late and, most importantly, what can go right.
By telling us a bit about your business, we can match you with a professional who best understands your business stage and needs, ensuring your sessions are relevant, reassuring and results-focused.
Each session is tailored, practical and grounded in real-world experience.
Learn more about your business support team:
Testimonials
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Case
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Supporting you through one of the largest financial transactions you will ever make is what drives us. Whether you’re buying your first home, investing in buy-to-let, navigating self-employment and complex incomes or exploring second home options, we guide you through the process from start to finish. Our partnerships are based on trust – our dedicated, caring and honest experts are only a phone call away. We believe that everyone deserves to have access to quality mortgage advice and protection. Therefore, we work with a wide range of lenders to ensure that we can advise on the most competitive rates and flexible mortgage options.
Speak To An AdvisorHelpful resources
Starting a business comes with a lot of questions and uncertainty. We know that clear, practical information can be like gold dust when deciding your next steps.
That’s why we’re constantly developing resources to help you feel more confident and informed as you build your business.
Whether you’re looking for checklists, templates or simple explanations of key responsibilities, our guides are designed to support you at your own pace.
Blog
Explore some of our recent blog posts to guide you through your business journey.
The Essential Steps to Starting a Business
Launching your first business is a brave and exciting step but it comes with a lot of responsibility. From choosing the right structure to understanding your financial obligations, there’s a lot to decide before you even start trading.
The Different Types of Business Structure
In the UK, there are several different types of company you can set up – a sole trader, Ltd company, LLP, CIC, charity and more. We break down the distinctions between the most common types of businesses with some pros and cons to each structure.
How to Start a Successful Business
How do you successfully set up a business? We give tips for how to prepare and run a business as a first-time entrepreneur.
3 Habits of Successful Entrepreneurs
Want to become a successful entrepreneur? Here are 3 habits you should integrate into your daily routine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can’t find what you’re looking for?
Get in touch with any questions.
How can you help me?
Thickbroom Enterprise is a community interest company that offers free, limited-time guidance to first-time, UK-based business owners whose business is less than a year old or starting within the next 3 months.
We aim to guide founders through the legal and financial responsibilities of starting a business and help you build strong foundations for success.
Who is eligible for support?
You’re eligible if you:
- Are a first-time business owner
- Are preparing to launch within the next 3 months or have been trading for fewer than 12 months
- Are running a standalone company (not part of a group or holding structure)
- Are looking for clarity and confidence to grow your business
What kind of support do you offer?
We offer:
- 1 hour of free support with a qualified accountant
- Guidance on:
- Company formation and registration
- Bookkeeping software (QuickBooks, Xero or FreeAgent)
- Payroll and employer responsibilities
- Referrals to trusted services (such as business banking)
- And a Support Booklet to take away with you
- A 15-minute follow-up call within a month to check on your progress
Is the support really free?
Yes! Our sessions are completely free with no strings attached. Helping businesses is what we’re here for!
Can I access further support?
Unfortunately not – our core offering is just 1 hour per business. If you need additional mentoring, we can refer you to a trusted partner. Click here to see a list of further free business support in Essex and Hertfordshire.
Will you do my accounts or file my taxes for me?
No – we don’t provide accounting services, just guidance, but we have trusted referral partners in the industry if you’re interested in professional service.
Do you offer legal advice or funding?
We don’t provide legal advice, funding or business coaching. However, we can refer you to other trusted professionals.
What happens after my sessions?
You’ll have a 15-minute follow-up call within 2 months to check on your progress. Our admin team will get in touch with you to arrange a mutually convenient time.
How do I get started?
Just get in touch and we’ll email you to arrange your initial call.
