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Personal protective equipment exemptions
Check if personal protective equipment exemptions apply or if there is an exemption such as equipment for playing competitive sports or non-protective clothing.
VAT rules for particular trades
Understand the VAT rules and rates for trades including builders, plumbers, plasterers and car dealers
Is private equity investment right for your business?
How to work out if private equity investment is right for your business
Find the right private equity investor
How to find out which investors to approach and make sure you're ready for investment.
Value your business for investment
How to value your business and methods of valuation used by private equity businesses
Appoint a competent person for health and safety
Your legal duty to appoint a competent person to advise on health and safety, including external sources of help and how to choose the right person.
Train staff to avoid repetitive strain injury
Training your staff in order to minimise the risks from repetitive strain injury by teaching them to be aware of the symptoms of RSI and reduce risks.
Causes of repetitive strain injury at work
The types of activities that can lead to repetitive strain injury, and types of worker that are particularly at risk including risks from cold and vibration.
Types of PPE: eyewear
Providing the correct level of eye protection for your workforce and yourself including equipment such as goggles, what to consider and who will need it.
Health and safety management standards
What management systems are and key health and safety standards from the British Standards Institution (BSI), including BS OHSAS 18001, 18002 and BS 18004.
Insurance for exporting and importing
Potential risks of exporting and importing, and how to insure against them.
Insuring goods in transit when exporting and importing
How cargo insurance works and the best place to get it when exporting or importing.
Insurance: export and import risks
The risks of exporting and importing, including loss or damage of goods, product faults and non-payment.
Grant eligibility
Location, industry sector, personal circumstances and purpose of grant can determine your eligibility.
Insuring against non-payment when exporting
How to protect your business from the risks of non-payment by your buyer when exporting.
Find an export credit insurer when exporting
Search the market for an export credit insurer.
Insurance for products when exporting
How product liability insurance can protect you against unforeseen claims when exporting.
Export finance and insurance
How to solve cashflow problems through export finance to avoid the risks of non-payment.
Investment appraisal techniques
Techniques for assessing potential business investments and key factors to consider.
Financial aspects of investment appraisal
The effects of an investment on profitability and cashflow.