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Energy Performance Certificates when selling business premises
Sellers of business premises must provide a free Energy Performance Certificate to all genuine prospective buyers.
Find and develop a business idea
The first steps to finding and developing a business idea and the research you might need to undertake
Set up a business partnership
How to set up a limited partnership, choose a business name, appoint partners and register with Companies House
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.
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.
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
What is an Energy Performance Certificate?
What Energy Performance Certificates are, what they contain and what recommendation reports mean for your business.
Who produces Energy Performance Certificates?
Types of energy assessor you can commission to produce Energy Performance Certificates for your business property.
Do I need an Energy Performance Certificate?
When you need to have an Energy Performance Certificate during the sale or lease of business premises.
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.
Family business
Understand the benefits and issues that affect family-run businesses, employing family members or financing from friends and family
Open a pop-up shop: 6 things you should know
Top tips for setting up a pop-up shop in retail spaces to start a business or promote a new product line or service.
Business growth: cashflow management
Cashflow issues are common in growing businesses - here's how to control working capital and manage finances for growth
Starting a public limited company
How to set up a public limited company and decide if it is the right structure for your type of business.
Starting a private company
How to decide whether a private limited company or a private unlimited company is the right structure for your startup.
Franchise costs and returns
Be aware of initial and ongoing costs of a franchise and potential financial performance.
Business partnerships
What you need to consider before starting your new business as a partnership, and the different types of partnership.
Becoming a sole trader
An overview of the things you need to consider before starting in business on your own and some of the benefits.