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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.
Buying business property
What to consider when buying your own business premises, financial and legal aspects, and when to use a solicitor or surveyor.
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.
Minimise the risks of exporting
Research, insurance, foreign exchange cover and the right partners can all help reduce export risks.
Insurance against non-payment by overseas customers
Commercially available cover and government-supported insurance for exporters
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.
Research overseas customers' and markets' creditworthiness
Political, economic, currency exchange and banking issues to consider
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.
Finding opportunities for exporting
How to find opportunities for exporting
Network support for exporting
Available networking support for exporters
Franchise costs and returns
Be aware of initial and ongoing costs of a franchise and potential financial performance.
Payment terms for overseas customers
Learn about the main transaction types for overseas customers
Managing your overseas customers' payment performance
Credit control and keeping on top of overseas customer debt when exporting
Knowledge of overseas markets
Know your target export market and where to get help in penetrating it successfully.