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How to use the EU Ecolabel Scheme
Find out if your product or service is eligible for an EU Ecolabel, where they are valid, and how to apply for one
Renewable and low carbon energy options
Guides detailing options for your business to switch to renewable sources of energy
Carbon emissions and climate change
Guides to help your business understand its impact on climate change and steps you can take to reduce your emissions
How to get approval for pesticides and biocides
The types of pesticides and biocides which require regulatory approval, and who you should apply to for this approval.
Scotland Deposit Return Scheme
Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme aims to improve recycling rates, reduce litter, and help to tackle climate change.
How to report on climate risk in my business
Which businesses are required to report under TCFD and which businesses may benefit from voluntary climate risk reporting.
Potential problems when buying a business
Be aware of potential issues that may affect your purchase of an existing business.
Preparing to sell your business
Options for selling your business, making it attractive to purchasers and finding advisers.
Streamline your business operations when selling your business
Steps that reduce the risk for potential buyers of your business and can increase the price they are willing to pay.
Is selling my business the right exit strategy?
How your objectives as the owner and manager, and for the business itself can help determine the best exit route.
Advantages and disadvantages of selling your business
There can be benefits to selling your business but you should also be aware of potential disadvantages.
Choosing advisers when selling your business
The role of accountants, solicitors and corporate finance advisers in the sale of your business and how they charge.
Ways to sell your business
Options for selling your business - partial sale, selling in instalments, sale of assets, sale to an equity buyer.
Risk management - Reporting climate-related financial disclosures
How to disclose how your business identifies, assesses, and manages climate-related risks in TCFD reporting.
Get ready to sell your business
Negotiating the sale of your business, assessing offers and understanding the legal and tax implications.
Turning my business into a franchise - the Zip Yard (video)
Brian Kielt, director and co-founder of the Zip Yard, explains in this video how he turned his business into a franchise.
Franchise your business
Growing your business by working with independent franchisees.
Consider your exit strategy when starting up a business
Why you should have an exit strategy for your business and the options available.
Marketing your franchise opportunity
Deciding who you want to franchise with and how to advertise and promote your business to attract potential franchisees.
Stopping self-employment
What you need to do and who to contact at HM Revenue & Customs when you stop being self-employed.