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Buy an existing business
Advantages and disadvantages of buying an existing business including how to assess and value it.
Existing employees when buying a business
Your legal obligations towards staff already working for the new company.
How to calculate the value of a business
How to find out whether the business you want to buy will be profitable and value for money.
Make sure a business is worth buying: due diligence
Research the new business to ensure it is right for you, use solicitors and accountants to help you.
Where to find a business to buy
Newspapers, trade journals, adverts, magazines, websites and word of mouth will help you find businesses for sale.
What type of business should I buy?
How to choose the right business for you.
Business transfer agents and business brokers
A business transfer agent or business broker could also help you to find the right business to buy.
Advantages and disadvantages of franchising
Franchises have benefits, proven ideas and brand names but the franchisor may restrict how you run the business.
Protect your business from ransomware
Understand what ransomware is, how it works, what impact it may have on your business and how you can prevent it.
Different types of content management systems
An overview of the different types of CMS, including examples of the most popular open source and proprietary CMS software.
Reporting serious breaches of personal data
Serious breaches of personal data that puts people's rights and freedoms at risk must be reported to the Information Commissioner's Office.
Cloud security risks and solutions
How to evaluate the security of your cloud services, and mitigate cloud security risks to your business.
ISP tiers, connectivity and speed capacity
Understand the key factors affecting the speed of your business' internet connection, including the ISP tier, contention ratios and service usage restrictions.
Impact of cyber attack on your business
Understand the impact of cyber attacks on businesses and their finances, reputation and consumer confidence.
7 essential technology upgrades for your business
Is your business technology out-of-date? Here's when to upgrade and what to invest in to help you grow your business.
How to recycle your office waste
How recycling office waste is better than waste disposal, but it is better to eliminate waste or reuse materials.
Use paper efficiently in your office
How to use paper efficiently in your office in order to reduce costs and the environmental impacts of your business.
How to reduce waste from your office
Key areas and issues to focus on when you are cutting the amount of waste that your office produces.
Manage resources efficiently in your office
How to use a systematic approach to efficiently manage energy, water and waste at your office locations.
Cut water use in your office
How to reduce water use in your office by using water efficiently in washrooms and kitchen facilities.