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Landlord ending a commercial property lease early
Circumstances in which a landlord might take back their premises during the course of a business tenancy.
Landlord's right to refuse a new business tenancy
When a landlord can refuse to grant a new tenancy, and how the tenant can respond or oppose this.
Business names for sole traders, partnerships and limited partnerships
Rules about how to name your business as a sole traders, partnerships and limited partnerships and how to check it.
Choosing the right legal structure for your business (video)
Sole trader, partnership or private limited company; this video will help you find the right structure for your startup.
Choosing a business name to create the right impression
What you need to consider in order to attract customers to your business because of your business' name.
Words that you cannot use in your business name
Rules about using certain words and phrases in your business name and contacting Companies House for further advice.
Advice and support for diversifying your farm
Find local organisations which provide advice and support for the expansion or diversification of your farm business
Business names for limited companies and LLPs
Register a company or partnership name, rules on choosing names and how to check a name is not trade marked.
Getting your business name on the internet
How to promote your business name on the internet, how to choose a suitable name and how to register your domain name.
Limited companies with a social purpose
Companies limited by shares or guarantee, registration and applying for charitable status
Advantages of diversifying your farm
Some of the benefits of adding new business ideas and income streams into your existing farm business
What is farm diversification?
What farm diversification means for your business and how to use your land, tools and expertise to drive business growth
Community Interest Companies
The rules and procedures you must follow to become a community interest company
Planning for farm diversification
How to successfully plan the diversification of your farm through business planning, research, financing and marketing
Community Benefit Societies
Community benefit societies explained, including registration costs, asset locks and applying for charitable status
Social enterprise trusts
An overview of trusts, charitable trusts, the trust deed, asset locks and development trusts
Unincorporated associations
How to operate and organise an unincorporated association, and decide whether it suits your needs
Farm diversification ideas
Examples of successful farm diversification ideas, which have boosted existing farms’ incomes, to inspire you
Other sources of business finance
How you can source start-up finance from within your local community and how to access peer group lenders.
Better Business Finance
Impartial loan financing information and support to businesses and entrepreneurs looking to develop and grow.