Some extra resources to help you on your business journey

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.

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

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

Yes! Our sessions are completely free with no strings attached. Helping businesses is what we’re here for!

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.

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.

We don’t provide legal advice, funding or business coaching. However, we can refer you to other trusted professionals.

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.

Just get in touch and we’ll email you to arrange your initial call.