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Business exit strategy: close your business
Overview of the circumstances in which you may close your business and the practicalities of how to go about it.
Develop your franchise format
The franchise operations manual, and protecting your brand.
Is franchising right for your business?
Offering franchisees a successful business model, and having the right resources and skills.
Managing your franchisees
Supporting and motivating your franchisees to grow sales and increase franchising fees.
Running the business after an employee buyout
Training for employees, managers and trustees for their new roles.
Supplementary protection certificates (SPCs) and the Northern Ireland Protocol
How the Northern Ireland Protocol affects supplementary protection certificates (SPCs), and what it means you need to do when applying for an SPC and afterwards
Trade marks and geographical indications
Guidance for businesses and organisations on the relationship between trade marks and geographical indications (GIs)
Using robotics to improve our business operations - Irwin's Bakery (video)
In this case study, Aaron Harrigan from Irwin's Bakery discusses the business benefits of introducing automation and robotics into their manufacturing process
EU trade mark protection and comparable UK trade marks
Guidance for businesses and organisations holding EU trade marks at the end of the transition period
Using digital innovation to benefit our business - GRAHAM Group (video)
Shervin Yousefzadeh and Victoria Allen from GRAHAM Group talk about the company's digital transformation
Using robotics to increase efficiency in our business - NC Engineering (video)
Robert Nicholl from NC Engineering describes how the company has introduced automation and robotics in their manufacturing process to increase their efficiency and competitiveness
Costs of buying business property
Financial considerations you should take into account when purchasing commercial premises.
Advantages and disadvantages of buying business property
You should weigh up both pros and cons when considering buying a business property.
Buying commercial property: using a surveyor
A surveyor can help you negotiate insurance and contracts and give you advice on any alterations that may be required.
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.
Make an offer to buy a business property
Understand conditional offers, lockout agreements, building survey results and raising finance for the purchase.
Buying commercial property: using a solicitor
A solicitor can offer valuable legal advice and support to negotiate a suitable deal when purchasing business property.
Buying business property
What to consider when buying your own business premises, financial and legal aspects, and when to use a solicitor or surveyor.
When to sell your business
The importance of planning ahead and what to consider to help you sell your business at the best price.
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.