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How to get approval for pesticides and biocides
The types of pesticides and biocides which require regulatory approval, and who you should apply to for this approval.
Scotland Deposit Return Scheme
Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme aims to improve recycling rates, reduce litter, and help to tackle climate change.
When to charge interest on late payments
You have a statutory right to charge interest on any money owed to your business.
Factoring and invoice discounting
How to improve cashflow by selling your invoices to a third party.
How to report on climate risk in my business
Which businesses are required to report under TCFD and which businesses may benefit from voluntary climate risk reporting.
The cost of factoring and invoice discounting
Credit management fees and interest.
Invoice discounting
Invoice discounters offer an advance on the total amount owed to you by customers.
Potential problems when buying a business
Be aware of potential issues that may affect your purchase of an existing business.
Advantages and disadvantages of business budgeting
The benefits and potential drawbacks of budgeting for businesses.
Requirements when applying for a bank loan
Banks have a number of core criteria which they will take into account in assessing your finance application.
Advantages of credit checking customers
Why credit checking current or potential customers is so important.
Preparing to sell your business
Options for selling your business, making it attractive to purchasers and finding advisers.
Streamline your business operations when selling your business
Steps that reduce the risk for potential buyers of your business and can increase the price they are willing to pay.
Is selling my business the right exit strategy?
How your objectives as the owner and manager, and for the business itself can help determine the best exit route.
Advantages and disadvantages of selling your business
There can be benefits to selling your business but you should also be aware of potential disadvantages.
Choosing advisers when selling your business
The role of accountants, solicitors and corporate finance advisers in the sale of your business and how they charge.
Ways to sell your business
Options for selling your business - partial sale, selling in instalments, sale of assets, sale to an equity buyer.
Signs your business is overtrading
Be mindful of the symptoms of overtrading so you can try to prevent it.
Causes of cashflow problems in your business
Common causes of cashflow problems including late customer payments and seasonal demand.
Risk management - Reporting climate-related financial disclosures
How to disclose how your business identifies, assesses, and manages climate-related risks in TCFD reporting.