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Do you have the qualities to be a young entrepreneur?
Find out if you have the skills and experience to become a young entrepreneur
Assess your business plan to improve your business
The areas of your business that you should assess in order to uncover any problems or potential problems.
Estimate your rate bill
Get an indication of how much your business rates bill could be for 2024-25.
Internal research and development
How to carry out internal research and development and leverage the benefits of keeping research in-house
External research and development
How to outsource your research and development and the benefits of commissioning it externally
Research and development - investment and risks
How to weigh up the possible risks of research and development against the potential benefits
What is research, design and development?
Stay ahead of competitors by carrying out quality research, design and development in your business
Managing the design process
Understand the steps you should take when trying to turn an idea into a product
Eliminating ideas that are not viable
Understanding when a product will not be viable is important to prevent wasting time and money
Exploring your ideas
How to innovate and develop your business ideas
The franchise business model
A basic overview of how to start your new business by buying a franchise and what to know before signing an agreement.
UK establishments of overseas companies
The steps for an overseas company to take in order to set up an establishment of their business in the United Kingdom.
Setting up specific types of limited company
Gudiance on how you can set up a Community Interest Company (CIC) or a right-to-manage (RTM) company.
UK economic interest groupings
Guidance on UK economic interest groupings (UKEIG) and European economic interest groupings (EEIG) business entities.
Franchise agreements for a franchisee
Your franchise agreement should cover franchise length, territory, amount of fees, management service fees and royalties, and restrictions.
When to sell your business
The importance of planning ahead and what to consider to help you sell your business at the best price.
Step-by-step guide to starting a business
What to do when starting a business, including advice on business plans, financial and legal requirements
Make sure you have the cash to grow (video)
Guidance and useful tips on financial planning to help grow your business
Get the skills to start a business when unemployed
How find sources of training and support to get the experience and confidence to start your own business.
How to close down your business
What you need to do if your business fails and has to close down or be sold.