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Taking non-court action to collect debts
There are a number of ways of collecting a debt without having to go to court.
Decide whether to lease or buy assets
The pros and cons of leasing and buying outright.
Franchise costs and returns
Be aware of initial and ongoing costs of a franchise and potential financial performance.
Commercial mortgages and lenders
How to find a mortgage or broker to suit your business situation.
Non-financial factors for investment appraisal
Taking into account the broader non-financial factors of a potential investment.
How to buy a franchise
Check these dos and don'ts before buying a franchise.
Assess a franchise opportunity
What to find out when considering buying a franchise - including costs, competition, current success and support.
Employee share schemes: advantages and disadvantages for staff
How employee share schemes affect employees outlining the positives and potential negative factors
HMRC approved share schemes
HMRC approved schemes appropriate for selected employees
Taxed employee share schemes
Employee share schemes where any gains are subject to tax and National Insurance contributions
Choose the best employee share scheme
Decide on your objectives for an employee share scheme
Setting up an employee share scheme: employer duties
The guidelines and relevant legislation governing employee share ownership schemes
Defining share-option and share-award schemes
Share-option schemes, share-award schemes and share purchase schemes
Estimate your rate bill
Get an indication of how much your business rates bill could be for 2024-25.
Strategic issues for investment appraisal
Assessing how an investment fits into your business strategy and long-term objectives.
Payback period
Using payback period to see how quickly an investment is repaid.
Is it realistic to sell my business?
Key points you need to consider to make sure your business is financially healthy and attractive to buyers.
Assess your business plan to improve your business
The areas of your business that you should assess in order to uncover any problems or potential problems.
Employee share schemes: an overview
Tailoring employee share schemes to your needs, schemes approved by HM Revenue & Customs and employee benefit trusts
Franchise agreements for a franchisee
Your franchise agreement should cover franchise length, territory, amount of fees, management service fees and royalties, and restrictions.