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Buy a franchise
What franchising is, how to find and assess franchise opportunities and how to buy a franchise.
Buy an existing business
Advantages and disadvantages of buying an existing business including how to assess and value it.
Existing employees when buying a business
Your legal obligations towards staff already working for the new company.
How to calculate the value of a business
How to find out whether the business you want to buy will be profitable and value for money.
Buying business property
What to consider when buying your own business premises, financial and legal aspects, and when to use a solicitor or surveyor.
Set up as a sole trader
Sole traders must register with HM Revenue and Customs and follow certain rules on running and naming their business
Choosing business property
Key issues to consider when choosing the right commercial property for your business needs.
Advantages and disadvantages of buying business property
You should weigh up both pros and cons when considering buying a business property.
Show strong financial performance when selling your business
How to get your business finances in good order and present your accounts in a clear, attractive way.
Renting commercial property
Key factors to consider when choosing to rent property to meet your business demands.
Use your home as a workplace
Tax implications, financial and legal issues, security, and setting up your work area if you plan to work from home.
Buying commercial property: using a surveyor
A surveyor can help you negotiate insurance and contracts and give you advice on any alterations that may be required.
Buying commercial property: using a solicitor
A solicitor can offer valuable legal advice and support to negotiate a suitable deal when purchasing business property.
Family business
Understand the benefits and issues that affect family-run businesses, employing family members or financing from friends and family
Buying commercial property: concluding the sale
Completing the sale of a business property including exchanging contracts, deposits, paying Stamp Duty Land Tax and Land Registry fees.
Open a pop-up shop: 6 things you should know
Top tips for setting up a pop-up shop in retail spaces to start a business or promote a new product line or service.
Starting a public limited company
How to set up a public limited company and decide if it is the right structure for your type of business.
Starting a private company
How to decide whether a private limited company or a private unlimited company is the right structure for your startup.
Franchise costs and returns
Be aware of initial and ongoing costs of a franchise and potential financial performance.
Business partnerships
What you need to consider before starting your new business as a partnership, and the different types of partnership.