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Examples of popular open source products and types
Common types of open source software and examples of applications for small business accounting, project management, etc.
Choosing computer hardware for your business
Key things to consider when you choose and buy computer hardware for your business.
Promoting your business online
Low-cost ways to promote and market your business, products or services on the internet.
If you cannot pay your tax bill on time
You must arrange to pay your tax bill with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) if you either miss a payment or know you cannot pay on time
Manage foreign exchange risk for imports
Protection against changing exchange rates.
Manage country risk for imports
Different cultures, regulations, languages and other country risks for importers.
Assess the reliability of overseas suppliers
Managing supplier risk for imports.
Ensure imported goods meet your requirements
Ensuring imports meet UK legal requirements and customer demand.
Avoid payment problems with imports
Import payment methods and financial planning.
Why change your business structure?
Reasons for changing your business structure
Common legal structures for businesses
An overview of the most common legal structures for businesses
Re-registration of a company
How to re-register your company with Companies House to change its legal status
Legal implications of changing the legal structure of your business
The implications a change in business structure has for contracts, tax and Companies House registration details
What is open source software?
What is open source software, how does it work and how is it different to proprietary, closed-source software.
Tips for selecting open source business software
How to choose what open source software to use in your business and make sure that you get the most of it.
Find support for open source software
Where to find support and training for implementing open source solutions in your business.
Using the internet for business
Reasons for using the internet in business, main considerations and common pitfalls businesses should be aware of.
Advantages of using internet in business
Using internet in business can increase your profits, reduce costs and help you work more productively.
Types of e-commerce business models
Basic e-commerce models are business to business (B2B) or business to consumer (B2C), although other models exist.
Email and internet acceptable use policy
An acceptable use policy can help limit risks and data breaches, ensure compliance and protect your business reputation.