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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.
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.
Profit reporting: how, when and where?
Reporting deadlines, the form to use and who to send it to.
Do all businesses have to produce formal profit and loss accounts?
What types of business have to produce P&L accounts and why they are a good idea for most businesses.
Cost of sales
The base cost of obtaining or creating your product.
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.
Business expenses
Legitimate business expenses for accounting purposes and how to apportion expenses partly for business purposes.
Business angels
How business angels can fund investment in young and growing businesses.
Crowdfunding
What is crowdfunding and how can it be used to finance a business.
Family business
Understand the benefits and issues that affect family-run businesses, employing family members or financing from friends and family
Claim loan interest against tax
If you deduct loan interest from your profits you can reduce your business tax bill.
Best practice when playing gigs
Simple tips on how to prepare for your gigs and play memorable live shows.
How to find a venue for your gig
How to find and book the right venue for your live show.
How to approach gig promoters
Understand how gig promoters work and what they expect from you as a band or an artist.
Profit and loss accounting periods and tax
Accounting periods to use for the self-employed, partnerships and limited companies.