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The complete guide to starting a business in the UK as a foreign national in 2024
Impact Brixton is home to a diverse community of amazing creatives from all over the world. And the good news is, you absolutely can start a business in the UK if you’re a foreign national! The process of setting up a business is slightly different if you’re a...
Impact Brixton Member Spotlight: Andry Anastasis McFarlane
Impact Brixton is a coworking space in London that's home to a vibrant community of freelancers, creatives, small business owners and entrepreneurs. Over 1000 freelancers pass through our doors every single year, and tons of creatives across the country use our...
10 Ways to Cut Costs as a Small Business Owner in 2024
It’s no secret that times are tough for small business owners at the moment. Elite Business Magazine found that over a quarter (26%) of SMEs are now spending up to 40% more on energy each month compared to the previous year, with some reporting an astonishing 150%...
Complete guide: How to set up a business bank account in the UK in 2024
2024 promises to be a landmark year in banking and finance, thanks to significant changes and development including the rise of AI. But don't worry! It's still straightforward to set up a business bank account in the UK. The implementation of AI is actually a good...
8 Disadvantages of Using Your Home Address as Your Business Address
As a hub for freelancers and entrepreneurs who are often at the beginning of their journey, a question we often get asked is can you put your home address as your business address? And while the answer is technically yes, we’re quick to point out that this might...
Three critical mistakes I made launching my coworking space Impact Brixton CIC.
Starting a coworking space can be challenging, and I learned this firsthand through my experiences with Impact Brixton. In this blog, I'll share my journey and the mistakes I made so you can avoid them if you are considering opening a workspace. There has probably...
How to Change Your Company Address on Companies House
When you set up a limited company in the UK, you’re legally required to provide a registered office address for your business. It has to be a physical location in the same country that your company is registered in, and it’s where all your HMRC and statutory documents...
What’s Companies House? A Simple Guide to How Companies House Works
When you’re searching for how to set up a company, how to register as a sole trader, how to pay your self-assessment tax return, one organisation you’ll see come up time and time again is Companies House. At Impact Brixton, we’re dedicated to supporting and...
Navigating London’s Startup Scene: How Virtual Offices Empower New Businesses
The London startup scene is booming. The experts at Startups of London recently found that the London startup ecosystem is valued at a whopping $47 billion, which is way higher than the global median. This exponential London startup growth has led to some key changes...
Top 3 AI Tools to Increase Productivity in 2023
AI (Artificial Intelligence) has become a game-changer. The introduction of AI tools like ChatGPT is completely changing the way that we work. At Impact Brixton, we work directly with a lot of freelancers, entrepreneurs, and small business owners, we’re noticing that...
Unlock Your Potential with Impact Brixton’s Xchange Programme
Exchange Your Time for Coworking at Impact Brixton Are you an aspiring entrepreneur or freelancer seeking to be part of a dynamic, supportive community? Do you have a desire to make a positive impact right here in Lambeth? How about gaining access to a vibrant...
A guide to business mail redirection in the UK: advantages and alternatives
Thanks to the rise of virtual offices and hybrid working, it’s easier than ever for a company to operate remotely in the UK. But if you’re going to conduct your business affairs remotely, you might need to take out a business mail redirection service for your...