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Find out more about Foundation degrees
If you think that Foundation degrees are for you or for your employees, then there are a number of options available to find out more.
Employees, IT and environmental checks when buying a business
What you need to know about a business' employees, IT systems and environmental responsibilities before buying it.
Confidential information and confidentiality agreements
Understand your legal obligations when buying an existing business.
How to assess a company's assets
Decide which assets you want to buy from the business and check the seller's intentions as regards those assets.
Franchise your business
Growing your business by working with independent franchisees.
Ending a joint venture
How to plan an exit strategy for your joint venture, choose the right exit option, and end the partnership arrangement in a fair and friendly manner.
6 tips for a successful joint venture
Six tips for setting up a successful joint venture, negotiating JV agreements and overcoming common problems that cause joint ventures to fail.
Types of joint venture
Differences between various types of joint venture structure, and how to decide on the right form of partnership for your business.
Is your business ready for a joint venture?
How to carry out a SWOT analysis for a potential strategic partnership and assess if you are ready to enter a joint venture.
Skills and training for directors and owners
The key skills needed by business owners and directors and how these skills can be developed.
Conducting research when buying a business
How to research and analyse information on an existing business you are thinking of buying.
How to maintain heating systems effectively
What a professional should check when maintaining heating and hot water systems and regular checks you can carry out.
Grow your business successfully
How to identify and overcome the challenges and the pitfalls that you may encounter while growing your business
Compliance and regulatory risk
How to identify and manage compliance and regulatory risks in your business
Risk management
Introduction to the risk management process and the steps to help you identify, manage and minimise risk in your business
Tax breaks to encourage energy efficiency
Understand the tax breaks available for using cleaner energy and energy-efficient vehicles, plant and machinery.
Checking boiler efficiency
Calculating boiler size, checking the boiler efficiency database and information on Energy Performance Certificates.
Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems
Information about HVAC systems, running and maintenance costs, and how using zone controls can improve efficiency.
How to use heating equipment efficiently
Tips on getting the most out of your heating system to cut energy costs and improve overall heating system efficiency.
Energy assessments for heating and hot water systems
Energy assessments allow you to make informed decisions on heating system upgrades and efficiency improvements.