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Safety and lone workers who deal with the public
Look for risks lone workers might present to members of the public - and risks the public might present to them, assess these risks and take action where needed
Benefits of health and safety management systems
Management systems help control risk, reduce costs and improve your reputation, other benefits include increased morale and possible lower insurance premiums.
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.
Health and safety during storms and bad weather
Health and safety considerations during bad weather and storms, including assessing the risks and taking action to protect workers.
Delegation skills for business owners and directors
Why effective delegating of business tasks can be efficient time management and how to best go about it.
Skills and training for company directors
Extra training that may be needed to fulfil the duties of a company director.
Managing your team
Discover the skills that make for successful team management.
Staff monitoring: reasons and methods
What workplace monitoring is, why monitor staff, and the methods you can use for surveillance.
Staff monitoring: deciding if it is justified
Using an impact assessment to determine if staff monitoring is justified and ensuring that you meet legal requirements on privacy.
Staff security and monitoring employees
How to ensure the safety of your staff and the rules to follow when using surveillance in the workplace.
Set up staff monitoring policies
Writing staff monitoring policies, particularly on the use of computers phones, and business vehicles.
Monitor staff correctly and lawfully
How to monitor your staff in accordance with the law and best practices.
Penalties for improper staff monitoring
The right and wrong way to monitor workers, and the penalties for improper staff monitoring.
Core skills all businesses require
Core skills your business needs to function successfully in areas including leadership, finance, and personnel.