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Amazing numbers from Companies House in January

Even in these very difficult times people from all over the UK are forming new companies. The numbers are down, but still respectable as the figures below from Companies House clearly show for the month of January:

04/01/2009                                      1,672

11/01/2009                                      6,077

18/01/2009                                      6,660

25/01/2009                                      6,790

01/02/2009                                      6,302

Howard Graham explains in his blog: “Over 6,000 companies were formed in the UK last week alone, companies that represent the hopes and dreams of many people from all over the country who are possibly making a new start. measure and monitor the performance of our business and this is something I would encourage new businesses to do. Knowing the numbers is key to growing a business. As we make and implement decisions, it is only with this sort of data, that we can measure the extent to which they are successful.Of course , not every company is able to get such up to date data on market share, but there are plenty of numbers in a business that can be readily ascertained and measured over time and far too few businesses actually do this.”

The best banks for you, with the Made Simple Group

The Made Simple Group has established relationships with a range of banks, providing clients with access to the best banking solutions. All the banking partners have been selected for their packages specifically aimed at the start-up and small business markets. Find here a list of banking services that could save you money:

HSBC
• High street presence
• Interest free credit card
• Online banking
• Free banking
• £20 cash back

ALLIANCE & LEICESTER
• 2 years free banking
• Bank via internet, fax, or phone
• No minimum balance required
• Free legal and tax advice
• Free internet business guidance service

NAT WEST
• 24 months free banking
• Appointment facility at EC1 offices
• Online and telephone banking
• Fee free credit card
• Best business banking provider 3 times by “Your money” magazine
• £20 cash back

BARCLAYS
• Dedicated Local Business Manager
• 24 hour access to an award winning support team of qualified Business Managers
• Your choice of start up account packages with up to 2 years free banking
• Free local seminars to help your business
• Free no obligation meeting with accounting, marking and law experts

ABBEY
• Free banking – forever!
• Up to 3.75% AER
• Range of account cards
• Online banking
• £20 cash back

RBS
• 24 months free banking
• Appointment facility at EC1 offices
• Online and telephone banking
• Fee free credit card
• 20 cash back