How to Start a Care Company – Step-by-Step Guide – Part 2

Welcome back! In the first part of this blog, How to Start a Care Company – Step-by-Step Guide Part 1, I walked you through the first three key steps to setting up a care company, choosing your care service, structuring your business, and understanding CQC registration. If you haven’t read it yet, check it out here.

Having worked within the UK Care Sector for many years, I understand how complex and potentially overwhelming it can be and I want you to succeed!

Now, let’s dive into the next part of your journey: securing funding, hiring the right team, and making sure your business stands out in this competitive field.

Step 4: Secure Your Funding

Many new care providers underestimate start-up costs, which can include CQC fees, insurance, staff wages, and training. Financial viability is a major factor in securing CQC registration, making a solid business plan and funding strategy essential.

Common Funding Sources

• Government Grants & Local Authority Funding
• Business Loans & Private Investment
• Self-Funding or Crowdfunding Options

Step 5: Develop Your Policies and Procedures

To pass CQC registration, your care company must have fully compliant policies covering safeguarding, infection control, incident management, and quality assurance. These aren’t just tick-box exercises—they prove to CQC that your business is safe and well-led.

Essential Policies

• Safeguarding & Protection of Vulnerable Adults
• Infection Prevention & Control
• Health & Safety, Risk Assessments & Incident Reporting
• Staff Training & DBS Vetting Policies

Step 6: Recruit and Train Your Team

Care businesses must recruit and train staff according to strict legal and regulatory requirements. The CQC will assess your recruitment process, background checks, training programs, and leadership structure as part of registration.

Key Staffing Requirements

• Registered Manager (if applicable)
• DBS Background Checks & Right-to-Work Compliance
• Mandatory Training (First Aid, Moving & Handling, Safeguarding)

Step 7: Market Your Services and Win Clients

Once your care company is set up, you need clients. Many new providers assume referrals will come automatically—but without a strong marketing strategy and local partnerships, growing a care business can be challenging.

Marketing Essentials

• Professional Website & Social Media Presence
• Partnerships with Healthcare Providers & Local Authorities
• Tender Applications to Secure Council Contracts

Ready to Get Started?

Setting up a care company in 2025 is a huge opportunity, however, the process is complex. From CQC registration to staffing, financial planning, and securing contracts, each step requires careful planning to avoid compliance issues, delays, or costly mistakes.

So now you have all of my 7 simple steps, you have more information to help you on your way. Or you can make your journey even smoother by getting in touch for expert support.

At Team Care Compliance, we specialise in helping providers navigate CQC registration, business setup, financial planning, and tender applications. Get in touch now to see how we can support you, regardless of how far into the journey you are.