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Setting up a merchant account for your business
Discover which banks offer merchant services and how to set up an account.
The costs of accepting card payments
Advice on the fees you will pay for every credit, debit or charge card transaction, and other costs to consider.
Your liability for disputed card payments
Customer refunds for fraudulent transactions and for undelivered or defective goods.
Types of broadband connections
An overview of the most common types of broadband connections, and the options available to your business.
Health and safety responsibilities in rented business property
Who is responsible for health and safety duties for rented business premises.
Strategic issues for investment appraisal
Assessing how an investment fits into your business strategy and long-term objectives.
Accountability under the UK GDPR
Accountability principle says organisations are responsible for, and must be able to demonstrate, compliance with the data protection laws.
Rules on restricted transfers of personal data
Overview of the rules and regulations governing international transfers of personal data from the UK.
UK GDPR data protection audit: checklist
Things you should consider when carrying out a data protection audit of your organisation's compliance with the UK GDPR.
Contractual clauses for international data transfer
Find out how to use standard data protection clauses and the new International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA) and addendum, to lawfully and securely transfer personal data to 'third' countries
Printing business energy efficiency
How businesses in the printing industry can take steps to reduce their energy use and save money by cutting costs.
Printing business water efficiency
How businesses in the printing industry can cut water costs while maintaining quality and productivity.
Printing business transport efficiency
Reducing transport use can have major cost and environmental benefits for businesses in the printing industry.
Managing printing business environmental impact
Taking a systematic approach is the most effective way for printing businesses to reduce their environmental impact.
Printing business environmental impact
How businesses in the printing industry can reduce their environmental impact through simple and low-cost methods.
Types of bank finance for businesses
Sources of short- and long-term bank finance for businesses, including overdrafts, bridging finance and mortgages.
Advantages and disadvantages of bank loans
What loans are, their advantages and disadvantages, and how to know when they are suitable for your business' needs.
Where to look for a bank loan
Potential lenders for a business bank loan and how to secure a loan and get the best deal.
Apply for bank finance: step-by-step
Before applying for bank finance, take a step-by-step approach so that you have the best chance of success.
Is your business ready for bank financing?
Even before seeking finance, you need to be clear in your own mind about why you need it, and how much.