subject: How to start a security Company [print this page] Starting a security business is not as difficult as it's usually thought to be. However, you need to know about the different licenses required to set-up and operate a security business the in UK. Before we look at the licenses required and all the necessary registrations related to security business, let us start working on the foundation of setting up a security business, spreading the word about your business and attracting clients. You can continue to work towards obtaining licenses and registration simultaneously while you set up your business.
The first thing you should do is think of a suitable name for your company. You need to register your business with the local business registration authority. You can apply for registration of your business online at companieshouse.gov.uk and know more about registering business. You can also check for the availability of the business names available.
Once you have decided on the business name, you need to register for appropriate domain name for your business. You are required to secure the domain name for your business to prevent any other person from owning it. To secure a domain name you need to register it for your business. The domain name should reflect the nature of your business. You will need to do some research on the suitable names for your security business. The name should not be already registered and you have to check for the availability of the domain name.
Once the domain is secured, you can concentrate on registering of business. You can download registration forms by yourselves over the Internet. Fill in the details, attach support documents and submit the application and documents along with the registration fees. Once your company is registered, you can now start setting up of your company. Make sure that you get the registration certificate and Memorandum from the association. The Memorandum of Association mentions the name of the company and address of the registered office. The Articles of Association document states the rules for Company is functioning.
If you do not own commercial space or plan to purchase a commercial space for you business subsequently, you can register your business on your residential address. You can later submit the application to change the address when you buy a commercial space. However, you need to take a business phone line for your business and you should not give your residential phone number. This business phone can be later transferred at your new office.
This is important because you cannot transfer a home line into commercial premises. In addition, it will be a double work for you to print new cards with new telephone numbers after shifting to commercial premises and update clients about the change.
You need not mention that you are operating your business from home when you register your business at your home address. Unless you get at least two contracts, it is advisable not to purchase or shift to a commercial space.
You can become director of your new company or appoint other person as Director. After your company is registered and your domain is secured, it is time to print business cards that you need to distribute to your prospective clients. Do not spend much on business cards initially. You can get 500 business cards for approx 100. Most printers will not take order of printing cards less than 100. Hence, 500 business cards are adequate to introduce your business to your prospective clients. Make sure that you distribute these cards within your sector. You should at least distribute 450 cards out of 500. These cards in turn will bring in clients and kick-start your business.
