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Advantages and disadvantages of buying an existing business
An overview of the advantages and disadvantages of buying an existing business.
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.
Make sure a business is worth buying: due diligence
Research the new business to ensure it is right for you, use solicitors and accountants to help you.
Where to find a business to buy
Newspapers, trade journals, adverts, magazines, websites and word of mouth will help you find businesses for sale.
What type of business should I buy?
How to choose the right business for you.
Business transfer agents and business brokers
A business transfer agent or business broker could also help you to find the right business to buy.
Skills support for creative businesses
Sources of skills support and development for creative businesses in Northern Ireland.
Networking for creative businesses in Northern Ireland
Find out about networking opportunities for businesses in the Northern Ireland creative industries.
Advantages and disadvantages of franchising
Franchises have benefits, proven ideas and brand names but the franchisor may restrict how you run the business.
Advantages of hydrogen fuel for vehicles
Hydrogen fuel cell technology benefits to your business in reduced fuel costs and lower transport emissions.
The European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
Requirements for businesses under ADR on classifying, packaging, labelling and certifying dangerous goods.
The dangerous goods vehicle approval certificate
How to certify vehicles for transporting explosives or dangerous goods to or within certain ADR signatory countries.
Driver training certificates required under ADR
An overview of the training requirements for the vocational 'ADR Certificate' for drivers transporting dangerous goods.
The ADR test required to certify vehicles used to transport dangerous goods
Information on how your business can get your vehicle approved to carry dangerous goods by road under ADR.
Requirements for the carriage of dangerous goods on vehicles at sea
Merchant Shipping Notices and International Maritime Organisation guidance on how to pack your cargo.
Driving dangerous goods and special loads abroad
A guide to regulations governing the transportation of dangerous goods by road and the procedures involved.
Cycling and walking in workplace travel planning
Helping your staff to cycle or walk to work can lead to supporting a healthier and more productive workforce.
Changing travel culture in your business
Change your workplace travel culture through incentives, flexible and home working and investing in videoconferencing.