Resources & Tools

Invoice Factoring | Team Factors

Ever heard of ‘invoice factoring’ and how it can assist your small business or start-up? If not, don’t worry, you are not alone! The term is slowly gaining momentum in business circles as more businesses take advantage of this fast growing financial practice.  

Insurance | SiB Insurance

SIB Insurance are an independent insurance broker with clients located all over the UK. Established for over 55 years we have several specialist areas, one of which is the care sector, where we manage policies for a large number of clients including domiciliary care, supported living, nursing and recruitment, care homes and much more. We can also place any motor vehicle policies whether it be a single vehicle/minibus to a fleet of vehicles. If you would like to speak to one of our expert advisors, then please call us on 01704 500999 or email us at [email protected]

Job Applicant Check | uCheck

uCheck covers all the checks commonly needed for screening job applicants and employees – DBS, Right to Work, Adverse Credit and Identity. Within their DBS services they provide Enhanced, Standard, Basic, Volunteer and Individual Checks.

Data Protection | ICO

Keeping people’s personal data safe is key to getting them to trust the service you offer and your business. Under the Data Protection (Charges and Information) Regulations 2018, individuals and organisations that process personal data need to pay a data protection fee to the Information Commissioners Office (ICO), unless they are exempt. You are responsible for protecting the personal data of (or information about) anyone who comes into contact with you – including your customers, suppliers and staff.

CQC Registration

If you are thinking about setting up a new healthcare business or becoming a self-employed carer, it's important you understand what the rules are for registering with the CQC. 

Unlike some other industries, healthcare is regulated. This means that setting up a new healthcare business isn't as easy as just choosing a company name and starting to trade – you must make sure you are compliant.

CQC countersigned enhanced DBS (CQC-CE-DBS) Business Finance

You need the relevant CQC-CE-DBS to register with CQC if you are a:

• partner
• registered manager (may also be the nominated individual or director)
• sole trader (individual).
  Countersigned means CQC authorises the CQC-CE-DBS checks to be carried out.
  Your CQC-CE-DBS must be no more than 12 months when you register.

Start Up Loans Company

Apply for a government-backed Start Up Loan of £500 to £25,000 to start or grow your business.
Unlike a business loan, this is an unsecured personal loan.
You’ll get free support and guidance to help write your business plan, and successful applicants get up to 12 months of free mentoring.