by Laura Baker | Oct 21, 2025 | Companies
You’ve decided to set up an advisory board for your start-up. Good choice. But where do you start? Here are seven practical steps to get you going: Work out what you want to achieve What do you actually need from your advisory board? Unlike a formal board of...
by Laura Baker | Oct 21, 2025 | Companies
More businesses are setting up Advisory Boards to help with big decisions. But what exactly are they, and why might your business need one? The basics An Advisory Board is a group of people who give advice and guidance to your business. Unlike a formal board of...
by Laura Baker | Oct 21, 2025 | Companies
When you set up a limited company in the UK, you need at least one director and one shareholder. Often, especially in new businesses, this is the same person – the founder. As companies grow and add more directors, a board forms. Most people can become directors, but...
by Laura Baker | Oct 21, 2025 | Companies
A Non-Executive Director (NED) sits on a company’s board but doesn’t handle day-to-day management. Instead, they bring fresh thinking and oversee how the business is run. It’s a role that carries real responsibility – you’re accountable for the...
by Laura Baker | Oct 21, 2025 | Companies
Your board of directors guides your business and makes key decisions on its behalf. The better equipped they are, the better those decisions will be. Here are five practical ways to help your board work more effectively. Provide proper training Regulations change....
by Laura Baker | Oct 21, 2025 | Companies
Good board minutes are essential for running an effective board. Whilst there aren’t many strict legal rules about what you must include, there are some practical guidelines worth following. Let’s look at the purpose and style of board minutes. Why board...
