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Buying commercial property: concluding the sale
Completing the sale of a business property including exchanging contracts, deposits, paying Stamp Duty Land Tax and Land Registry fees.
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.
Single European Payment Area
How the Single European Payment Area (SEPA) operates and how it can benefit business.
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.
Taking court action to collect debts
Taking court action to collect debts.
Taking non-court action to collect debts
There are a number of ways of collecting a debt without having to go to court.
Claiming debt recovery costs on debts and payments
Your legal right to claim debt recovery costs from customers who pay late.
Decide whether to lease or buy assets
The pros and cons of leasing and buying outright.
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.
Non-financial factors for investment appraisal
Taking into account the broader non-financial factors of a potential investment.
Commercial mortgages and lenders
How to find a mortgage or broker to suit your business situation.
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.
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.
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.