Before you take the keys
Order broadband, register the energy change of tenancy and apply for merchant services. All three have lead times, and all three cost more if arranged in a hurry after opening.
Week one
Get the basics recorded properly so later disputes are avoidable.
- Photograph all meters with a timestamp
- Open the business bank account and set up direct debits
- Confirm insurance is live before trading
- Test the card terminal with a real transaction
Month three
Once you have real consumption and turnover data, revisit every contract. New businesses are quoted on assumptions; after three months you can be quoted on facts, which is almost always cheaper.
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