starting up on my own

Hi there, My name is Andy and i have decided to start my own graphic design company based in the north east at 1st then spread out. targeting towards small local companies who need help getting there name out, and established the company amongst the competitors. I have been following the guide each step of the way. Already i have decided on a name for the company designed the logo and stationary. in the past month i have been in and out of meetings with bank managers from barclays, Natwest ,Loyds and Santander. I have chosen the one which i will bank with.I written a business plan and am approaching government agencies to apply for funding and aid with finance.
Setting up as a soul trader company. I have graduated from Northumbria University 2 years ago with a Honours Degree in graphic design, worked freelance for a number of companies with great results. with the way that the job market is i decided to go self employed. I plan to finance the company with a full time job as a bar tender working on the company in the hours of which i am not at work.

The next few weeks i will be carrying on searching for companies to help with funds, setting up my web domain and site which i will be post a link on this site for everyone to take a look at, feedback is always great to hear. Working on promotional items and also researching into how i can get interest in my company.

If anyone has any advice upon the next stages i would be grateful to hear from you guys.

Kind regards

Andy