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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
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
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
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.
Research overseas customers' and markets' creditworthiness
Political, economic, currency exchange and banking issues to consider
Family business
Understand the benefits and issues that affect family-run businesses, employing family members or financing from friends and family
Finding opportunities for exporting
How to find opportunities for exporting
Network support for exporting
Available networking support for exporters
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.
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.
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.
Agreements with overseas markets
Investment promotion and protection agreements and explanation of "double taxation".
Business partnerships
What you need to consider before starting your new business as a partnership, and the different types of partnership.