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Introduction to IT
How to find the right software and hardware for your business, plan for or upgrade your business' IT systems and skills, and maximise the benefits of email, intranets and extranets
Software and business applications
Information on using databases in business, open source, cloud technologies and specific types of software that can help you streamline your accounting, payroll and customer management
Communications
Information on different phone systems for business, business broadband, and wireless and mobile technologies
IT security and risks
Best practices on IT risk management, cyber security and protecting your business' wireless network
Choosing suppliers
Information on choosing and managing an IT and an internet service provider supplier for your business
What to expect from your internet service provider
Things to expect from your internet service provider, including managing security, content filtering and updating.
ISP email service provision
Understand the main issues that can affect your ISP's email service provision, and what you must do to set up an ISP email account for your business .
Types of broadband connections
An overview of the most common types of broadband connections, and the options available to your business.
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
How to buy a franchise
Check these dos and don'ts before buying a franchise.
Franchise costs and returns
Be aware of initial and ongoing costs of a franchise and potential financial performance.
Assess a franchise opportunity
What to find out when considering buying a franchise - including costs, competition, current success and support.
Franchise agreements for a franchisee
Your franchise agreement should cover franchise length, territory, amount of fees, management service fees and royalties, and restrictions.
Debt finance for music businesses
How to raise money for your music project through debt finance, including bank loans, credit cards, overdrafts, etc.
Buy a franchise
What franchising is, how to find and assess franchise opportunities and how to buy a franchise.
Advantages and disadvantages of buying an existing business
An overview of the advantages and disadvantages of buying an existing business.
Buy an existing business
Advantages and disadvantages of buying an existing business including how to assess and value it.