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External environmental audits
The role of external auditors in the environmental management system process and the benefits for your business
Carry out an EMS management review
What the management review stage of an environmental management system is and what you should aim to cover
Safer ways of working
Reducing the health and safety risks of specific work activities
Health and safety
Guidance on health and safety basics, writing a health and safety policy, providing health and safety training, setting up a health and safety management system, managing the welfare of people and safer ways of working
Buy or sell a business
Guidance on acquiring a business, considering buying a business, franchising, mergers and acquisitions, selling your business, floating on the stock market and tax considerations when selling
Capital Gains Tax when selling your business
Helping you to understand and work out your Capital Gains Tax
Franchising
Buy a franchise. Turn your business into a franchise. How to grow your franchise.
Considering selling a business
Selling or closing your business - an overview. Preparing to sell your business. Closing a business checklist. Value and market your business. Identifying, protecting and transferring your assets. Understanding contracts when buying or selling a business.
Businesses in difficulty
Assess your business' performance. Ensuring customers pay you on time. Insolvency: the basics. Avoid insolvency. Individual insolvency: find out your options for dealing with debt. Complain against an undischarged bankrupt or disqualified company director
Considering buying a business
Obtaining information on a business you are thinking of buying. Understanding contracts when buying or selling a business. Assess your business' performance. Consider your exit strategy when starting up. ...
Managing the welfare of people
Protecting your employees from risks and looking after their health and safety needs
Chemical industry
Guides detailing the environmental legal responsibilities for businesses producing and handling chemicals
Electrical and electronic equipment manufacturing
Guides which deal with environmental best practice and legal responsibilities around electrical and electronic equipment
Offices, retail and hospitality
Guides detailing best practice and legal responsibilities for retail businesses and offices on waste and resource efficiency
Construction and building trades
Environmental guides for the construction industry to help with sustainability issues and improving performance
Engineering and metalworking
Guides on the environmental legal responsibilities in the engineering industry and metalworking trade
Food and drink production
Guides which detail the legal responsibilities and best practice on environmental issues for food and drink businesses
Furniture manufacturing
Guides on the legal responsibilities and best practice for the environmental impacts which arise from furniture manufacturing
Printing industry
Guides on how businesses in the printing industry can improve their environmental performance and compliance
Environmental performance of your business
Guides to help your business operate in a more sustainable way to reduce costs, improve profitability and its public perception