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Staff expenses
The types of allowable business expenses which you can claim for staff, and what you can't claim for.
Office, property and equipment expenses
How to claim business expenses for your office, property and equipment and an overview of eligible items.
Clothing expenses
What clothing items are classed as allowable business expenses that you can claim as expenses for your business.
Grow your business successfully
How to identify and overcome the challenges and the pitfalls that you may encounter while growing your business
Manage the risks of exporting
Learn how you can identify and manage export risks.
Getting paid when exporting
Guidance on reducing risks associated with receiving payments from selling goods or services internationally.
Does my business need a consumer credit licence?
If you sell on credit, lend money, issue credit cards, collect debts or give debt advice, you may need a consumer credit licence to operate.
How to apply for a consumer credit licence
You can apply for consumer credit licensing from the Financial Conduct Authority who will assess your fitness on factors such as competence and past offences.
How to claim business expenses
How to keep on top of your business records in order to claim your business allowable expenses with HMRC.
Developing an up-to-date business plan - AKC Home Support Services
Case study with Darren Jones, who shares his experience of writing a business plan when he launched his care business.
Export licences and certificates
Licences, certificates and special rules for taking goods out of the UK
Diversify your farm business
How to add new and innovative business ideas to your farming business to raise income, with an overview of local support
Risk management
Introduction to the risk management process and the steps to help you identify, manage and minimise risk in your business
Compliance and regulatory risk
How to identify and manage compliance and regulatory risks in your business
Manage asbestos in rented business property
Responsibilities for managing asbestos in commercial premises, and who exercise them.
Fire safety in rented business property
Key responsibilities for tenants and landlords under fire regulations for commercial property.
Electrical safety in rented business property
How responsibility for electrical safety in commercial premises is determined.
Gas safety in rented business property
Division of responsibilities between landlords and tenants for gas safety checks and maintenance.
Business premises and rates in Northern Ireland
Finding the right property for your business and paying rates in Northern Ireland
Food and drink - find a case study
Case studies highlighting success stories of businesses in the food and drink industry